New_Testament_-_Parallel-Mismatch-Comparison_-_KJV1611_(Real)--vs--EVD_ERV_(Heresy)--vs--LITV_(Real)

(KJV 1611) King James Version a.k.a (KJB) King James Bible

(EVD 2006) English Version for the Deaf a.k.a (ERV) Easy-to-Read Version

(LITV 1976-2000) Green’s Literal Translation a.k.a (KJ3) King James III Version

New Testament textual basis: Textus Receptus

New Testament textual basis: United Bible Societies 4 & Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece 27

New Testament textual basis: Textus Receptus

New Testament 1611 KJV translation’s pros & cons: Obsolete archaic spelling; plus linguistically difficult. Yet instead of the at once plural and singular “you” and so on there are outdated personal singular-only pronouns as “thou” and such if suitable; plus Textus Receptus is the Real thing.

New Testament 2006 EVD translation’s pros & cons: Best simple language that fits non native English speakers (more than the trendy NIV does); plus there are annotation footnotes. Yet UBS4-&-NA27 is occasionally and infrequently corrupted so thus Heretical.

New Testament 1976-2000 LITV translation’s pros & cons: Complex academic vocabulary. Yet relatively the simplest Textus Receptus in English (as of now 2018 A.D.); plus links to other places when there is a reference; plus Textus Receptus is again the Real deal.

Compiler’s note: The Old Testament textual basis of “1611 KJV & 2006 EVD & 1976-2000 LITV” is sadly non-Septuagint (Real & Greek LXX). Yet the textual basis is mainly the corrupted & Heretical masoretic (Hebrew) version.

Matthew

Ephesians

Hebrews

Mark

Philippians

James

Luke

Colossians

1 Peter

John

1 Thessalonians

2 Peter

Acts

2 Thessalonians

1 John

Romans

1 Timothy

2 John

1 Corinthians

2 Timothy

3 John

2 Corinthians

Titus

Jude

Galatians

Philemon

Revelation

Compiled (copypasted) by Iurii, by the grace of our Heavenly F-ther through our L-rd J-sus Chr-st. Amen.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 1

(2006 EVD) Matthew 1

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 1

1:1 The booke of the generation of Iesus Christ, the sonne of Dauid, the sonne of Abraham.

1This is the family history of Jesus Christ. He came from the family of David* and Abraham.*

1 ś The Book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the Son of David, the son of Abraham:

1:2 Abraham begate Isaac, and Isaac begate Iacob, and Iacob begate Iudas and his brethren.

2 Abraham* was the father of Isaac. Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers.

2 Abraham fathered Isaac, and Isaac fathered Jacob, and Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers.

1:3 And Iudas begate Phares and Zara of Thamar, and Phares begate Esrom, and Esrom begate Aram.

3 Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah. (Their mother was Tamar.) Perez was the father of Hezron. Hezron was the father of Ram.

3 And Judah fathered Pharez and Zarah out of Tamar, and Pharez fathered Hezron, and Hezron fathered Aram,

1:4 And Aram begate Aminadab, and Aminadab begate Naasson, and Naasson begate Salmon.

4 Ram was the father of Amminadab. Amminadab was the father of Nahshon. Nahshon was the father of Salmon.

4 and Aram fathered Amminadab, and Amminadab fathered Nahshon, and Nahshon fathered Salmon,

1:5 And Salmon begat Boos of Rachab, and Boos begate Obed of Ruth, and Obed begate Iesse.

5 Salmon was the father of Boaz. (Boaz’ mother was Rahab.) Boaz was the father of Obed. (Obed’s mother was Ruth.) Obed was the father of Jesse.

5 and Salmon fathered Boaz out of Rahab, and Boaz fathered Obed out of Ruth, and Obed fathered Jesse,

1:6 And Iesse begate Dauid the King, & Dauid the King begat Solomon of her that had bin the wife of Urias.

6 Jesse was the father of King David. David* was the father of Solomon. (Solomon’s mother had been Uriah’s wife.)

6 and Jesse fathered David the king. And David the king fathered Solomon out of her who had been the wife of Uriah,

1:7 And Solomon begat Roboam, and Roboam begate Abia, and Abia begate Asa.

7 Solomon was the father of Rehoboam. Rehoboam was the father of Abijah. Abijah was the father of Asa.

7 and Solomon fathered Rehoboam, and Rehoboam fathered Abijah, and Abijah fathered Asa,

1:8 And Asa begate Iosaphat, and Iosaphat begate Ioram, and Ioram begate Ozias.

8 Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat was the father of Jehoram. Jehoram was the father of Uzziah.

8 and Asa fathered Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat fathered Jehoram, and Jehoram fathered Uzziah,

1:9 And Ozias begat Ioatham, and Ioatham begate Achas, and Achas begate Ezekias.

9 Uzziah was the father of Jotham. Jotham was the father of Ahaz. Ahaz was the father of Hezekiah.

9 and Uzziah fathered Jotham, and Jotham fathered Ahaz, and Ahaz fathered Hezekiah,

1:10 And Ezekias begate Manasses, and Manasses begate Amon, and Amon begate Iosias.

10 Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh. Manasseh was the father of Amon. Amon was the father of Josiah.

10 and Hezekiah fathered Manasseh, and Manasseh fathered Amon, and Amon fathered Josiah,

1:11 And Iosias begate Iechonias and his brethren, about the time they were caried away to Babylon.

11 Josiah was the grandfather of Jehoiachin* and his brothers. (This was during the time that the {Jewish} people were taken to Babylon {to be slaves}.)

11 and Josiah fathered Jehoiachin and his brothers, at the deportation of Babylon.

1:12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Iechonias begat Salathiel, and Salathiel begate Zorobabel.

12 After they were taken to Babylon: Jehoiachin was the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel was the grandfather of Zerubbabel.

12 And after the deportation of Babylon, Jehoiachin fathered Shealtiel, and Shealtiel fathered Zerubbabel,

1:13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud, and Abiud begat Eliakim, and Eliakim begate Azor.

13 Zerubbabel was the father of Abiud. Abiud was the father of Eliakim. Eliakim was the father of Azor.

13 and Zerubbabel fathered Abiud, and Abiud fathered Eliakim, and Eliakim fathered Azor,

1:14 And Azor begat Sadoc, & Sadoc begat Achim, and Achim begat Eliud.

14 Azor was the father of Zadok. Zadok was the father of Achim. Achim was the father of Eliud.

14 and Azor fathered Sadoc, and Sadoc fathered Achim, and Achim fathered Eliud,

1:15 And Eliud begate Eleazar, and Eleazar begate Matthan, and Matthan begate Iacob.

15 Eliud was the father of Eleazar. Eleazar was the father of Matthan. Matthan was the father of Jacob.

15 and Eliud fathered Eleazar, and Eleazar fathered Matthan, and Matthan fathered Jacob,

1:16 And Iacob begate Ioseph the husband of Mary, of whom was borne Iesus, who is called Christ.

16 Jacob was the father of Joseph. Joseph was the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus. Jesus is called the Christ.*

16 and Jacob fathered Joseph, the husband to be of Mary, out of whom Jesus was born, the One called Christ.

1:17 So all the generations from Abraham to Dauid, are fourteene generations: and from Dauid vntill the carying away into Babylon, are foureteene generations: and from the carying away into Babylon vnto Christ, are fourteene generations.

17So there were fourteen generations from Abraham* to David.* And there were fourteen generations from David until the time when the people were taken to Babylon. And there were fourteen generations from the time when the people were taken to Babylon until Christ* was born.

17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon, fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon until the Christ, fourteen generations.

1:18 Now the birth of Iesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Ioseph (before they came together) shee was found with childe of the holy Ghost.

18The mother of Jesus Christ was Mary. And this is how the birth of Jesus happened. Mary was engaged to marry Joseph. But before they married, Joseph learned that she was expecting a baby. (Mary was pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit.*)

18 ś And the birth of Jesus Christ was this way (for His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph) before the coming together of them, she was found having babe in womb by the Holy Spirit.

1:19 Then Ioseph her husband being a iust man, and not willing to make her a publique example, was minded to put her away priuily.

19Mary’s husband, Joseph, was a good man. He did not want to bring shame to Mary before the people. So he planned to divorce her secretly.

19 But her husband to be, Joseph, being just, and not willing to make her a public example, he purposed to put her away secretly.

1:20 But while hee thought on these things, behold, the Angel of the Lord appeared vnto him in a dreame, saying, Ioseph thou sonne of Dauid, feare not to take vnto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceiued in her, is of the holy Ghost.

20But after Joseph thought about this, an angel of the Lord came to Joseph in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, son of David,* don’t be afraid to accept Mary to be your wife. The baby that is in her is from the Holy Spirit.*

20 And as he was thinking about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord was seen by him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For that in her is generated by the Holy Spirit.

1:21 And she shall bring forth a sonne, and thou shalt call his Name Iesus: for hee shall saue his people from their sinnes.

21She will give birth to a son. You will name the son Jesus.* Give him that name because he will save his people from their sins.”

21 And she will bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins.

1:22 (Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the Prophet, saying,

22All this happened to make clear the full meaning of the things the Lord said through the prophet*:

22 And all this happened so that might be fulfilled that which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,

1:23 Behold, a Uirgin shall be with childe, and shall bring foorth a sonne, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted, is, God with vs.)

23“The virgin* will be pregnant and will give birth to a son. They will name him Immanuel.”* (Immanuel means, “God with us.”)

23 "Behold! The virgin will conceive in her womb and will bear a son, and they will call His name Emmanuel" (which translated is, God with us). Isa. 7:14

1:24 Then Ioseph, being raised from sleepe, did as the Angel of the Lord had bidden him, & tooke vnto him his wife:

24When Joseph woke up, he did the thing that the Lord’s angel told him to do. Joseph married Mary.

24 And being aroused from sleep, Joseph did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife,

1:25 And knewe her not, till shee had brought forth her first borne sonne, and he called his name Iesus.

25But Joseph had no sexual union with Mary until her son was born. And Joseph named the son Jesus.

25 and did not know her until she bore her son, the First-born. And he called His name Jesus.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

David King of Israel about 1000 years before Christ.

Abraham The most respected ancestor of the Jews.

Jehoiachin Literally, “Jechoniah,” another name for Jehoiachin.

Christ The “anointed one” (Messiah) or chosen one of God.

Spirit, Holy Spirit Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God’s work among people in the world.

son of David Person from the family of David, second king of Israel, about 1000 years before Christ.

Jesus The name Jesus means “salvation.”

prophet A person that spoke for God. Sometimes a prophet told things that would happen in the future.

virgin A girl that is not married and has never had sexual relations.

“The virgin … Immanuel” Quote from Isa. 7:14.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 2

(2006 EVD) Matthew 2

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 2

2:1 Now when Iesus was borne in Bethlehem of Iudea, in the dayes of Herod the king, behold, there came Wise men from the East to Hierusalem,

1Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea. He was born during the time when Herod* was king. After Jesus was born, some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem.

1 ś And when Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men arrived from the east to Jerusalem,

2:2 Saying, Where is he that is borne King of the Iewes? for we haue seene his Starre in the East, and are come to worship him.

2The wise men asked people, “Where is the child that has been born to be the king of the Jews? We saw the star that shows he was born. We saw the star rise in the sky in the east. We came to worship him.”

2 saying, Where is He born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.

2:3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Hierusalem with him.

3King Herod* heard about this new king of the Jews. Herod was troubled about this. And all the people in Jerusalem were worried too.

3 But Herod the king having heard this, he was troubled and all Jerusalem with him.

2:4 And when he had gathered all the chiefe Priests and Scribes of the people together, hee demanded of them where Christ should be borne.

4Herod called a meeting of all the leading Jewish priests and teachers of the law. Herod asked them where the Christ* would be born.

4 And having gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he asked of them where the Christ was to be born.

2:5 And they said vnto him, In Bethlehem of Iudea: For thus it is written by the Prophet;

5They answered, “In the town of Bethlehem in Judea. The prophet* wrote about this {in the Scriptures*}:

5 And they said to him, In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it has been written by the prophet,

2:6 And thou Bethlehem in the land of Iuda, art not the least among the Princes of Iuda: for out of thee shall come a Gouernour, that shall rule my people Israel.

6 ‘Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, you are important among the rulers of Judah. Yes, a ruler will come from you, and that ruler will lead Israel, my people.’”

6 "And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judea, in no way are you least among the governors of Judah, for out of you shall come out One ruling, who shall shepherd My people Israel." Mic. 5:2

2:7 Then Herod, when he had priuily called the Wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the Starre appeared:

7Then Herod* had a private meeting with the wise men from the east. Herod learned from the wise men the exact time they first saw the star.

7 Then secretly calling the wise men, Herod asked of them exactly the time of the star appearing.

2:8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Goe, and search diligently for the yong child, and when ye haue found him, bring me word againe, that I may come and worship him also.

8Then Herod sent the wise men to Bethlehem. Herod said to the wise men, “Go and look carefully for the child. When you find the child, come tell me. Then I can go worship him too.”

8 And sending them to Bethlehem, he said, Having gone, exactly inquire about the child. And when you find him, bring me word again so that coming I may also worship him.

2:9 When they had heard the King, they departed, and loe, the Starre which they saw in the East, went before them, till it came and stood ouer where the young childe was.

9The wise men heard the king, and then they left. The wise men saw the same star they had seen in the east. The wise men followed the star. The star went before them until it stopped above the place where the child was.

9 ś And having heard the king, they departed. And, behold! The star which they saw in the east went before them until it had come and stood over where the child was.

2:10 When they saw the Starre, they reioyced with exceeding great ioy.

10The wise men were happy to see the star. They were very excited.

10 And seeing the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with a great joy.

2:11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the yong child with Mary his mother, and fell downe, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented vnto him gifts, gold, and frankincense, and myrrhe.

11The wise men came to the house where the child was. They saw him with his mother Mary. The wise men bowed down and worshiped him. The wise men opened the gifts they brought for the child. They gave him treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.*

11 And having come into the house, they saw the child with His mother Mary. And falling down, they worshiped Him. And opening their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold and frankincense and myrrh.

2:12 And being warned of God in a dreame, that they should not returne to Herode, they departed into their owne countrey another way.

12But God warned the wise men in a dream. God warned them not to go back to Herod.* So the wise men went home to their own country a different way.

12 And having been warned by a dream not to return to Herod, they went back into their own country by another way.

2:13 And when they were departed, behold, the Angel of the Lord appeareth to Ioseph in a dreame, saying, Arise and take the young childe, and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and bee thou there vntill I bring thee word: for Herode will seeke the young childe, to destroy him.

13After the wise men left, an angel from the Lord came to Joseph in a dream. The angel said, “Get up! Take the child with his mother and escape to Egypt. Herod* will start looking for the child. Herod wants to kill him. Stay in Egypt until I tell you to come back.”

13 ś And they having departed, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph by a dream, saying, Rise up! Take the child and His mother with you, and flee into Egypt. And be there until I shall tell you. For Herod is about to look for the child in order to destroy Him.

2:14 When he arose, he tooke the yong childe and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:

14So Joseph got up and left for Egypt with the child and the mother. They left during the night.

14 And rising up, he took along the child and His mother by night and withdrew into Egypt.

2:15 And was there vntill the death of Herode, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the Prophet, saying, Out of Egypt haue I called my sonne.

15Joseph stayed in Egypt until Herod* died. This happened to make clear the full meaning of what the Lord said through the prophet.* The Lord said, “I called my son to come out of Egypt.”*

15 And he was there until the end of Herod, that might be fulfilled that spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I have called My Son." Hos. 11:1

2:16 Then Herode, when hee saw that hee was mocked of the Wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent foorth, and slewe all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two yeeres olde and vnder, according to the time, which he had diligently enquired of the Wise men.

16Herod* saw that the wise men had fooled him. Herod was very angry. So Herod gave an order to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and the whole area around Bethlehem. Herod had learned from the wise men the time {the baby was born}. It was now two years from that time. So Herod said to kill all the boys that were two years old and younger.

16 ś Then seeing that he was mocked by the wise men, Herod was greatly enraged, and having sent, he killed all the boys in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he exactly asked from the wise men.

2:17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Ieremie the Prophet, saying,

17So the thing God said through the prophet* Jeremiah happened:

17 Then was fulfilled that spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying:

2:18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

18 “A sound was heard in Ramah— bitter crying and great sadness. Rachel cries for her children; and she cannot be comforted, because her children are gone.”

18 "A voice was heard in Ramah, lamenting and bitter wailing, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and would not be comforted, because they were not." Jer. 31:15

2:19 But when Herode was dead, behold, an Angel of the Lord appeareth in a dreame to Ioseph in Egypt,

19After Herod* died, an angel of the Lord came to Joseph in a dream. This happened while Joseph was in Egypt.

19 ś But Herod having expired, behold, an angel of the Lord appears to Joseph by a dream in Egypt,

2:20 Saying, Arise, and take the yong childe and his mother, and goe into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the yong childes life.

20The angel said, “Get up! Take the child and his mother and go to Israel. The people that were trying to kill the child are now dead.”

20 saying, Rising up, take along the child and His mother and pass over into the land of Israel; for those seeking the soul of the child have expired.

2:21 And he arose, and tooke the yong childe and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

21So Joseph took the child and the mother and went to Israel.

21 And rising up, he took along the child and His mother and came into the land of Israel.

2:22 But when he heard that Archelaus did reigne in Iudea in the roome of his father Herod, hee was afraid to goe thither: notwithstanding, beeing warned of God in a dreame, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

22But Joseph heard that Archelaus was now king in Judea. Archelaus became king when his father Herod died. So Joseph was afraid to go there. Joseph was warned in a dream. So Joseph left there and went to the area of Galilee.

22 But hearing that Archelaus reigned over Judea in place of his father Herod, he feared to go there. And being warned by a dream, he departed into the parts of Galilee.

2:23 And hee came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophets, He shalbe called a Nazarene.

23Joseph went to a town called Nazareth and lived there. And so the thing happened that God said through the prophets.* God said that {the Christ} would be called a Nazarene.*

23 And coming, he lived in a city called Nazareth, so as to fulfill that spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. No OT passage

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

Herod Herod I (the Great), ruler of Judea, 40 B.C. to 4 B.C.

Christ The “anointed one” (Messiah) or chosen one of God.

Scriptures Holy Writings—the Old Testament.

frankincense and myrrh Expensive perfumes.

prophet A person that spoke for God. Sometimes a prophet told things that would happen in the future.

“I called … Egypt” Quote from Hos. 11:1.

prophets People that spoke for God. Some of them wrote books that are part of the Old Testament.

Nazarene A person from the city of Nazareth, a name probably meaning “branch.” See Isa. 11:1.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 3

(2006 EVD) Matthew 3

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 3

3:1 In those daies came Iohn the Baptist, preaching in the wildernesse of Iudea,

1At that time John the Baptizer came and began telling people a message {from God}. This was in the desert area of Judea.

1 ś Now in those days John the Baptist came preaching in the deserted places of Judea,

3:2 And saying, Repent yee: for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.

2John said, “Change your hearts and lives, because the kingdom of heaven is coming soon.”

2 and saying, Repent! For the kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.

3:3 For this is he that was spoken of by the Prophet Esaias, saying, The voyce of one crying in the wildernes, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

3John the Baptizer is the one that Isaiah the prophet* was talking about. Isaiah said: “There is a person shouting in the desert: ‘Prepare the way for the Lord. Make his paths straight.’”

3 For this is he spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord! Make His paths straight!" Isa. 40:3

3:4 And the same Iohn had his raiment of camels haire, and a leatherne girdle about his loynes, and his meate was locusts and wilde hony.

4John’s clothes were made from camel’s hair. John had a leather belt around his waist. For food, John ate locusts* and wild honey.

4 And John himself had his clothing from hairs of a camel, and a belt of leather about his loin. And his food was locusts and wild honey.

3:5 Then went out to him Hierusalem, and all Iudea, and all the region round about Iordane,

5People went to hear John. The people came from Jerusalem and all Judea and all the area around the Jordan River.

5 Then Jerusalem and all Judea went out to him, and all the neighborhood of the Jordan,

3:6 And were baptized of him in Iordane, confessing their sinnes.

6People told the sins they had done, and John baptized* them in the Jordan River.

6 and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.

3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his Baptisme, he said vnto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

7Many Pharisees* and Sadducees* came to the place where John was baptizing people. When John saw them he said to them: “You are all snakes! Who warned you to run away from God’s anger that is coming?

7 ś But seeing many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, Offspring of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance.

8You must do the things that show that you have really changed your hearts and lives.

8 Therefore, bring forth fruits worthy of repentance.

3:9 And thinke not to say within your selues, Wee haue Abraham to our father: For I say vnto you, that God is able of these stones to raise vp children vnto Abraham.

9And don’t think that you can boast and say to yourselves, ‘Abraham* is our father.’ I tell you that God could make children for Abraham from these rocks here.

9 And do not think to say within yourselves, We have a father, Abraham. For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.

3:10 And now also the axe is layd vnto the root of the trees: Therefore euery tree which bringeth not foorth good fruite, is hewen downe, and cast into the fire.

10The ax is now ready to cut down the trees.* Every tree that does not make good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

10 But already the axe is even laid at the root of the trees; therefore, any tree not bringing forth good fruit is cut off and is thrown into fire.

3:11 I indeed baptize you with water vnto repentance: but he that commeth after mee, is mightier then I, whose shooes I am not worthy to beare, hee shall baptize you with the holy Ghost, and with fire.

11“I baptize* you with water to show that you changed your hearts and lives. But there is a person coming later that is greater than I am. I am not good enough to take off his shoes for him. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit* and with fire.

11 I indeed baptize you in water to repentance; but He who is coming after me is stronger than me, of whom I am not able to lift The sandals. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and fire,

3:12 Whose fanne is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floore, and gather his wheat into the garner: but wil burne vp the chaffe with vnquenchable fire.

12He will come ready to clean the grain.* He will separate the good grain from the straw. He will put the good part of the grain into his barn. And he will burn the part that is not good. He will burn it with a fire that cannot be stopped.”

12 whose fan is in His hand, and He will cleanse His floor and will gather His wheat into the storehouse. But He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

3:13 Then commeth Iesus from Galilee to Iordane, vnto Iohn, to be baptized of him:

13At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River. Jesus came to John and wanted John to baptize* him.

13 ś Then Jesus arrives from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be baptized by him.

3:14 But Iohn forbade him, saying, I haue need to bee baptized of thee, and commest thou to me?

14But John tried to say that he was not good enough to baptize Jesus. John said, “Why do you come to me to be baptized? I should be baptized by you!”

14 But John restrained Him, saying, I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?

3:15 And Iesus answering, said vnto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becommeth vs to fulfill all righteousnesse. Then he suffered him.

15Jesus answered, “Let it be this way for now. We should do all things that are right.” So John agreed to baptize* Jesus.

15 But answering, Jesus said to him, Allow it now, for it is becoming to us this way to fulfill all righteousness. Then he allows Him.

3:16 And Iesus, when hee was baptized, went vp straightway out of the water: and loe, the heauens were opened vnto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a doue, and lighting vpon him.

16Jesus was baptized* and he came up out of the water. The sky opened, and he saw God’s Spirit coming down on him like a dove.

16 And having been baptized, Jesus went up immediately from the water. And, behold! The heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God coming down as a dove, and coming upon Him.

3:17 And loe, a voice from heauen, saying, This is my beloued Sonne, in whom I am well pleased.

17And a voice spoke from heaven. The voice said, “This (Jesus) is my Son and I love him. I am very pleased with him.”

17 And behold! A voice out of the heaven saying, This is My Son, the Beloved, in whom I have been delighting. Psa. 2:7; Gen. 22:2; Isa. 42:1

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

locusts Insects like grasshoppers. The law of Moses said that locusts could be eaten. See Lev. 11:21–22.

baptize(d) A Greek word meaning to immerse, dip, or bury a person or thing briefly under water.

Pharisees The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that claimed to follow carefully all Jewish laws and customs.

Sadducees A leading Jewish religious group. They accepted only the first five books of the Old Testament. They believed that people don’t live again after death.

Abraham The most respected ancestor of the Jews.

trees The people that don’t obey God. They are like “trees” that will be cut down.

Spirit, Holy Spirit Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God’s work among people in the world.

clean the grain John means that Jesus will separate the good people from the bad people.

baptize(d) A Greek word meaning to immerse, dip, or bury a person or thing briefly under water.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 4

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(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 4

4:1 Then was Iesus led vp of the Spirit into the wildernesse, to bee tempted of the deuill.

1Then the Spirit* led Jesus into the desert. Jesus was taken there to be tempted by the devil.

1 ś Then Jesus was led up into the wilderness by the Spirit, to be tempted by the Devil.

4:2 And when hee had fasted forty dayes and forty nights, hee was afterward an hungred.

2Jesus ate nothing for forty days and nights. After this, he was very hungry.

2 And having fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards He hungered.

4:3 And when the tempter came to him, hee said, If thou be the sonne of God, command that these stones bee made bread.

3The devil came to Jesus to tempt him. The devil said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these rocks to become bread.”

3 And coming near to Him, the Tempter said, If You are the Son of God, speak that these stones may become loaves.

4:4 But he answered, and said, It is written, Man shall not liue by bread alone, but by euery word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

4Jesus answered him, “It is written {in the Scriptures*}, ‘It is not just bread that keeps people alive. People’s lives depend on what God says.’”

4 But answering, He said, It has been written: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but on every Word going out of the mouth of God." Deut. 8:3

4:5 Then the deuill taketh him vp into the holy Citie, and setteth him on a pinacle of the Temple,

5Then the devil led Jesus to the holy city (Jerusalem). The devil put Jesus on a very high place on the temple.*

5 Then the Devil takes Him to the holy city, and he set Him on the wing of the temple.

4:6 And saith vnto him, If thou bee the Sonne of God, cast thy selfe downe: For it is written, He shall giue his Angels charge concerning thee, & in their handes they shall beare thee vp, lest at any time thou dash thy foote against a stone.

6The devil said, “If you are the Son of God, jump off. Why? Because it is written {in the Scriptures*}, ‘God will command his angels to help you, and their hands will catch you, so that you will not hit your foot on a rock.’”

6 And he said to Him, If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it has been written: "He shall give His angels charge concerning You, and they shall bear You on their hands, lest You strike Your foot against a stone." LXX-Psa. 90:11, 12; MT-Psa. 91:11, 12

4:7 Iesus said vnto him, It is written againe, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

7Jesus answered him, “It also says {in the Scriptures*}, ‘You must not test (doubt) the Lord your God.’”

7 Jesus said to him, Again it has been written: "You shall not tempt the Lord your God." Deut. 6:16

4:8 Againe the Deuill taketh him vp into an exceeding high mountaine, and sheweth him all the kingdomes of the world, and the glory of them:

8Then the devil led Jesus to the top of a very high mountain. The devil showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and all the great things that are in those kingdoms.

8 Again the Devil takes Him to a very high mountain, and shows to Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.

4:9 And saith vnto him, All these things will I giue thee, if thou wilt fall downe and worship me.

9The devil said, “If you will bow down and worship me, I will give you all these things.”

9 And he said to Him. I will give all these things to You if falling down, You will worship me.

4:10 Then saith Iesus vnto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him onely shalt thou serue.

10Jesus said to the devil, “Get away from me, Satan! It is written {in the Scriptures*}, ‘You must worship the Lord your God. Serve only him!’”

10 Then Jesus said to him, Go, Satan! For it has been written: "You shall worship the Lord your God, and you shall serve Him only." Deut. 6:13

4:11 Then the deuill leaueth him, and behold, Angels came and ministred vnto him.

11So the devil left Jesus. Then some angels came to Jesus and helped him.

11 Then the Devil left Him. And behold! Angels came near and ministered to Him.

4:12 Now when Iesus had heard that Iohn was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee.

12Jesus heard that John was put in prison. So Jesus went back to Galilee.

12 ś But Jesus hearing that John was delivered up, He withdrew into Galilee.

4:13 And leauing Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is vpon the Sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthali:

13Jesus did not stay in Nazareth. He went and lived in Capernaum, a town near the lake (Lake Galilee). Capernaum is in the area near Zebulun and Naphtali.

13 And having left Nazareth, having come He lived at Capernaum, beside the sea in the districts of Zebulun and Naphtali,

4:14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the Prophet, saying,

14Jesus did this to make happen what the prophet* Isaiah said:

14 so that might be fulfilled that spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:

4:15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthali, by the way of the Sea beyond Iordane, Galilee of the Gentiles:

15 “{Look at} the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the lands by the road that goes to the sea, the area past the Jordan River— Galilee, the land where non-Jewish people live.

15 "Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:

4:16 The people which sate in darkenesse, saw great light: and to them which sate in the region and shadow of death, light is sprung vp.

16 Those people live in darkness (sin), but they have seen a great light; the light has come for those people that live in the land that is dark like a grave.”

16 the people sitting in darkness saw a great Light; and to those sitting in the region and shadow of death, Light sprang up to them." Isa. 9:1, 2

4:17 From that time Iesus began to preach, and to say, Repent, for the kingdome of heauen is at hand.

17From that time Jesus began to tell people {what God wanted}. This is what he said: “Change your hearts and lives, because the kingdom of heaven is coming soon.”

17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, Repent! For the kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.

4:18 And Iesus walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon, called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the Sea (for they were fishers)

18Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee. He saw two brothers, Simon (called Peter) and Simon’s brother Andrew. The two brothers were fishermen and they were fishing in the lake with a net.

18 ś And walking beside the Sea of Galilee, Jesus saw two brothers, Simon being called Peter and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers.

4:19 And he saith vnto them, Follow mee: and I will make you fishers of men.

19Jesus said, “Come follow me. I will make you {a different kind of} fishermen. You will work to gather people, {not fish}.”

19 And He says to them, Come after Me, and I will make you fishers of men.

4:20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.

20Simon and Andrew left their nets and followed Jesus.

20 And leaving the nets, they immediately followed Him.

4:21 And going on from thence, hee sawe other two brethren, Iames the sonne of Zebedee, and Iohn his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets: and he called them.

21Jesus continued walking by Lake Galilee. He saw two other brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee. They were preparing their nets to catch fish. Jesus told the brothers to come with him.

21 And going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and his brother John in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. And He called them.

4:22 And they immediatly left the shippe and their father, and followed him.

22So the brothers left the boat and their father, and they followed Jesus.

22 And at once leaving the boat and their father, they followed Him.

4:23 And Iesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, and preaching the Gospel of the kingdome, and healing all maner of sickenesse, and all maner of disease among the people.

23Jesus went everywhere in the country of Galilee. Jesus taught in the synagogues* and told the Good News about the kingdom of heaven. And Jesus healed all the people’s diseases and sicknesses.

23 ś And Jesus went around all Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness among the people.

4:24 And his fame went thorowout all Syria: and they brought vnto him all sicke people that were taken with diuerse diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with deuils, and those which were lunaticke, and those that had the palsie, and he healed them.

24The news about Jesus spread all over Syria. And people brought all the sick people to Jesus. These sick people were suffering from different kinds of diseases and pain. Some people were suffering with very bad pain, some people had demons* inside them, some people were epileptics,* and some people were paralyzed (crippled). Jesus healed all these people.

24 And the report of Him went out into all Syria. And they brought to Him all the ones being badly ill, suffering various diseases and torments, also those being demon-possessed, and those being moonstruck, and paralytics; and He healed them.

4:25 And there followed him great great multitudes of people, from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Hierusalem, and from Iudea, and from beyond Iordane.

25Many, many people followed Jesus. These people were from Galilee, the Ten Towns,* Jerusalem, Judea, and the area across the Jordan River.

25 And many crowds followed Him from Galilee and Decapolis, and Jerusalem, and Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

Scriptures Holy Writings—the Old Testament.

temple The special building in Jerusalem for Jewish worship.

prophet A person that spoke for God. Sometimes a prophet told things that would happen in the future.

synagogue(s) Synagogues were places where Jews gathered for prayer, study of the Scriptures, and other public meetings.

demon(s) Demons are evil spirits from the devil.

epileptics People with a sickness that causes them sometimes to lose control of their bodies.

Ten Towns Greek, “Decapolis,” an area on the east side of Lake Galilee. It once had ten main towns.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 5

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5:1 And seeing the multitudes, he went vp into a mountaine: and when he was set, his disciples came vnto him.

1Jesus saw the many people that were there. So Jesus went up on a hill and sat down. His followers came to him.

1 ś But seeing the crowds, He went up into the mountain, and seating Himself, His disciples came near to Him.

5:2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

2Jesus taught the people. He said:

2 And opening His mouth, He taught them, saying:

5:3 Blessed are the poore in spirit: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.

3 “What great blessings there are for the people that {know they} have spiritual needs! The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

3 ś Blessed are the poor in spirit! For theirs is the kingdom of the Heavens.

5:4 Blessed are they that mourne: for they shall be comforted.

4 What great blessings there are for the people that are sad now! God will comfort them.

4 Blessed are the ones mourning! For they shall be comforted.

5:5 Blessed are the meeke: for they shall inherit the earth.

5 What great blessings there are for the people that are humble! They will have the land {God promised}.*

5 Blessed are the meek! For they shall inherit the earth. Psa. 37:11

5:6 Blessed are they which doe hunger and thirst after righteousnesse: for they shall be filled.

6 What great blessings there are for the people that want to do right more than anything else*! God will fully satisfy them.

6 Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness! For they shall be filled.

5:7 Blessed are the mercifull: for they shall obtaine mercie.

7 What great blessings there are for the people that give mercy to other people! Mercy will be given to them.

7 Blessed are the merciful! For they shall obtain mercy.

5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

8 What great blessings there are for the people that are pure in their thinking! They will be with God.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart! For they shall see God.

5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall bee called the children of God.

9 What great blessings there are for the people that work to bring peace! God will call them his sons and daughters.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers! For they shall be called sons of God.

5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousnesse sake: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.

10 What great blessings there are for the people that are treated badly for doing good! The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

10 Blessed are they who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake! For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.

5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall reuile you, and persecute you, and shal say all manner of euill against you falsly for my sake.

11“People will say bad things against you and hurt you. They will lie and say all kinds of evil things against you because you follow me. But when people do those things to you, know that God will bless you.

11 Blessed are you when they shall reproach you, and persecute you, and shall say every evil word against you, lying, on account of Me.

5:12 Reioyce, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heauen: For so persecuted they the Prophets which were before you.

12Be happy and glad. You have a great reward waiting for you in heaven. People did those same bad things to the prophets* that lived before you.

12 Rejoice and leap for joy, for your reward is great in Heaven; for in this way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

5:13 Yee are the salt of the earth: But if the salt haue lost his sauour, wherewith shall it bee salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be troden vnder foote of men.

13“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its taste, then it cannot be made salty again. Salt is good for nothing, if it loses its salty taste. It must be thrown out and people walk on it.

13 ś You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt becomes tasteless, with what shall it be salted? For it has strength for nothing any more but to be thrown out and to be trampled under by men.

5:14 Yee are the light of the world. A citie that is set on an hill, cannot be hid.

14“You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden.

14 You are the light of the world. A city situated on a mountain cannot be hidden.

5:15 Neither doe men light a candle, and put it vnder a bushell: but on a candlesticke, and it giueth light vnto all that are in the house.

15And people don’t hide a light under a bowl. No. People put the light on a lamp table. Then the light shines for all the people in the house.

15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under the grain measure, but on the lampstand; and it shines for all those in the house.

5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good workes, and glorifie your father which is in heauen.

16In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that people will see the good things you do. Live so that people will praise your Father in heaven.

16 So let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father in Heaven.

5:17 Thinke not that I am come to destroy the lawe or the Prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.

17“Don’t think that I have come to destroy the law {of Moses} or the {teaching of the} prophets.* I have not come to destroy their teachings. I came to give full meaning to their teachings.

17 ś Do not think that I came to annul the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to annul, but to fulfill.

5:18 For verily I say vnto you, Till heauen and earth passe, one iote or one title, shall in no wise passe from the law, till all be fulfilled.

18I tell you the truth. Nothing will disappear from the law until heaven and earth are gone. The law will not lose even the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter until all has happened.

18 Truly I say to you, Until the heaven and the earth pass away, in no way shall one iota or one point pass away from the Law until all comes to pass.

5:19 Whosoeuer therfore shall breake one of these least commaundements, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdome of heauen: but whosoeuer shall doe, and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdome of heauen.

19A person should obey every command, even a command that does not seem important. If a person refuses to obey any command and teaches other people not to obey that command, then that person will be the least important in the kingdom of heaven. But the person that obeys the law and teaches other people to obey the law will be great in the kingdom of heaven.

19 Therefore, whoever relaxes one of these commandments, the least, and shall teach men so, he shall be called least in the kingdom of Heaven. But whoever does and teaches them, this one shall be called great in the kingdom of Heaven.

5:20 For I say vnto you, That except your righteousnesse shall exceede the righteousnesse of the Scribes and Pharisees, yee shall in no case enter into the kingdome of heauen.

20I tell you that you must do better than the teachers of the law and the Pharisees.* If you are not better people, then you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I say to you, If your righteousness shall not exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of God, never!

5:21 Yee haue heard, that it was saide by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill: and, Whosoeuer shall kill, shalbe in danger of the iudgement.

21“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘Don’t kill any person.* And any person that kills will be judged.’

21 ś You have heard that it was said to the ancients: "Do not commit murder!" And, Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the Judgment. Ex. 20:13; Deut. 5:17

5:22 But I say vnto you, that whosoeuer is angry with his brother without a cause, shall be in danger of the Iudgement: and whosoeuer shall say to his brother, Racha, shal be in danger of the counsell: but whosoeuer shall say, Thou foole, shalbe in danger of hell fire.

22But I tell you, don’t be angry with another person. Every person is your brother. If you are angry with other people, you will be judged. And if you say bad things to another person, you will be judged by the Jewish council. And if you call another person a fool, you will be in danger of the fire of hell.

22 But I say to you, Everyone who is angry with his brother without cause shall be liable to the Judgment. And whoever says to his brother, Raca, shall be liable to the sanhedrin; but whoever says, Fool! shall be liable to be thrown into the fire of Hell.

5:23 Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there remembrest that thy brother hath ought against thee:

23“So when you offer your gift to God, think about other people. If you are offering your gift before the altar,* and you remember that your brother has something against you,

23 Then if you offer your gift on the altar, and remember there that your brother has something against you,

5:24 Leaue there thy gift before the altar, and goe thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

24then leave your gift there at the altar. Go and make peace with that person. Then come and offer your gift.

24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go. First, be reconciled to your brother, and then coming, offer your gift.

5:25 Agree with thine aduersarie quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him: least at any time the aduersarie deliuer thee to the iudge, and the iudge deliuer thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

25“If your enemy is taking you to court, then become friends with him quickly. You should do that before you go to court. If you don’t become his friend, then he might give you to the judge. And the judge might give you to a guard to put you in jail.

25 Be well intentioned toward your opponent quickly, while you are in the way with him, that the opponent not deliver you to the judge, and the judge deliver you to the officer, and you be thrown into prison.

5:26 Uerily I say vnto thee, thou shalt by no meanes come out thence, till thou hast payd the vttermost farthing.

26And I tell you that you will not leave that jail until you have paid everything you owe.

26 Truly, I say to you, In no way shall you come out from there until you pay the last kodrantes.

5:27 Yee haue heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adulterie.

27“You have heard that it was said, ‘Don’t do the sin of adultery.’*

27 ś You have heard that it was said to the ancients: "Do not commit adultery." Ex. 20:14; Deut. 5:18

5:28 But I say vnto you, That whosoeuer looketh on a woman to lust after her, hath committed adulterie with her already in his heart.

28But I tell you that if a person looks at a woman and wants to sin sexually with her, then that person has already done that sin with the woman in his mind.

28 But I say to you, Everyone looking at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

5:29 And if thy right eie offend thee, plucke it out, and cast it from thee. For it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

29If your right eye makes you sin, then take it out and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than to have your whole body thrown into hell.

29 But if your right eye offends you, take it out and throw it from you, for it is profitable to you that one of your members should perish and all your body not be thrown into Hell.

5:30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee. For it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

30If your right hand makes you sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.

30 And if your right hand causes you to offend, cut it off and throw it from you, for it is profitable to you that one of your members should perish and all your body not be thrown into Hell.

5:31 It hath beene said, Whosoeuer shall put away his wife, let him giue her a writing of diuorcement.

31“It was also said, ‘Any person that divorces his wife must give her a written notice of divorce.’*

31 It was also said, Whoever puts away his wife, "let him give her a bill of divorce." Deut. 24:1

5:32 But I say vnto you, that whosoeuer shall put away his wife, sauing for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoeuer shall marie her that is diuorced, committeth adulterie.

32But I tell you that any man that divorces his wife is causing his wife to be guilty of the sin of adultery.* The only reason for a man to divorce his wife is if his wife had sexual relations with another man. And any man that marries that divorced woman is guilty of the sin of adultery.

32 But I say to you, Whoever puts away his wife, apart from a matter of fornication, causes her to commit adultery. And whoever shall marry the one put away commits adultery.

5:33 Againe, yee haue heard that it hath beene said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forsweare thy selfe, but shalt performe vnto the Lord thine othes.

33“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘When you make a vow* (promise), don’t break that promise. Keep the vows (promises) that you make to the Lord.’*

33 ś Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients: "You shall not swear falsely, but shall give your oaths to the Lord." Lev. 19:12; Num. 30:2

5:34 But I say vnto you, Sweare not at all, neither by heauen, for it is Gods throne:

34But I tell you, never make a vow. Don’t make a vow using the name of heaven, because heaven is God’s throne.

34 But I say to you, Do not swear at all, neither by Heaven, because it is God's throne; Isa. 66:1

5:35 Nor by the earth, for it is his footstoole: neither by Hierusalem, for it is the citie of the great king.

35Don’t make a vow using the name of the earth, because the earth belongs to God.* Don’t make a vow using the name of Jerusalem, because that is the city of the great King (God).

35 nor by the earth, because it is the footstool of His feet; nor by Jerusalem, because it is the city of the great King. Isa. 66:1; Psa. 48:2

5:36 Neither shalt thou sweare by thy head, because thou canst not make one haire white or blacke.

36And don’t even say that your own head is proof that you will keep your vow. You cannot make one hair on your head become white or black.

36 Nor shall you swear by your head, because you are not able to make one hair white or black.

5:37 But let your communication bee Yea, yea: Nay, nay: For whatsoeuer is more then these, commeth of euill.

37Say only ‘yes’ if you mean yes, and say only ‘no’ if you mean no. If you must say more than ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ it is from the Evil One (the devil).

37 But let your word be Yes, yes; No, no. For the excess of these is from evil.

5:38 Yee haue heard that it hath beene said, An eie for an eie, and a tooth for a tooth.

38“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’*

38 ś You have heard that it was said: "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth;" Ex. 21:24; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21

5:39 But I say vnto you, that yee resist not euill: but whosoeuer shall smite thee on thy right cheeke, turne to him the other also.

39But I tell you, don’t stand against an evil person. If someone hits you on the right cheek, then turn and let him hit the other cheek too.

39 but I say to you, Do not resist the evil; but whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him also.

5:40 And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coate, let him haue thy cloake also.

40If a person wants to sue you in court and take your shirt, then let him have your coat too.

40 And to him desiring to sue you, and to take your tunic, allow him also to have the coat.

5:41 And whosoeuer shall compell thee to goe a mile, goe with him twaine.

41If a soldier forces you to walk with him one mile, then go with him two miles.

41 And whoever shall compel you to go one mile, go two with him.

5:42 Giue to him that asketh thee: and from him that would borrow of thee, turne not thou away.

42If a person asks you for something, then give it to him. Don’t refuse to give to a person that wants to borrow from you.

42 He asking you to give, and he wishing to borrow from you, do not turn away.

5:43 Yee haue heard, that it hath beene said, Thou shalt loue thy neighbour, and hate thine enemie:

43“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor* and hate your enemy.’

43 ś You have heard that it was said, "You shall love your neighbor" and hate your enemy; Lev. 19:18

5:44 But I say vnto you, Loue your enemies, blesse them that curse you, doe good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully vse you, and persecute you:

44But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those people that do bad things to you.

44 but I say to you, Love your enemies; bless those cursing you, do well to those hating you; and pray for those abusing and persecuting you,

5:45 That yee may be the children of your father which is in heauen: for he maketh his sunne to rise on the euill and on the good, and sendeth raine on the iust, and on the vniust.

45If you do this, then you will be true sons of your Father in heaven. Your Father lets the sun rise for the good people and the bad people. Your Father sends rain to people that do good and to people that do wrong.

45 so that you may become sons of your Father in Heaven. Because He causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and unjust.

5:46 For if yee loue them which loue you, what reward haue yee? Doe not euen the Publicanes the same?

46If you love only the people that love you, then you will get no reward. Even the tax collectors* do that.

46 For if you love those loving you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax-collectors do the same?

5:47 And if yee salute your brethren only, what do you more then others? Doe not euen the Publicanes so?

47And if you are nice only to your friends, then you are no better than other people. Even the people without God are nice to their friends.

47 And if you only greet your brothers, what exceptional thing do you do? Do not the tax-collectors do so?

5:48 Be yee therefore perfect, euen as your father, which is in heauen, is perfect.

48So you must be perfect, the same as your Father in heaven is perfect.

48 Therefore, you be perfect even as your Father in Heaven is perfect.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

land God promised This is the meaning of these words in Ps. 37:11. Here, they probably refer to a spiritual “promised land,” but they can also mean, “The earth will belong to them.”

want…more than anything else Literally, “hunger and thirst ….”

prophets People that spoke for God. Some of them wrote books that are part of the Old Testament.

Pharisees The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that claimed to follow carefully all Jewish laws and customs.

‘Don’t … person’ Quote from Ex. 20:13; Deut. 5:17.

altar Place where sacrifices or gifts are offered to God.

‘Don’t…adultery’ Quote from Ex. 20:14; Deut. 5:18.

‘Any person … divorce’ Quote from Deut. 24:1.

adultery Breaking a marriage promise by sexual sin.

vow A very strong promise that a person makes, often using the name of something important.

‘When … Lord’ See Lev. 19:12; Num. 30:2; Deut. 23:21.

the earth … God Literally, “the earth is his footstool.”

‘An eye … tooth’ Quote from Ex. 21:24; Lev. 24:20.

‘Love your neighbor’ Quote from Lev. 19:18.

tax collector(s) Jews hired by the Romans to collect taxes. They often cheated, and the other Jews hated them.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 6

(2006 EVD) Matthew 6

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 6

6:1 Take heed that yee doe not your almes before men, to bee seene of them: otherwise yee haue no reward of your father which is in heauen.

1“Be careful! When you do good things, don’t do those things in front of people. Don’t do those things for people to see you. If you do that, then you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

1 ś Take care not to do your merciful deeds before men in order to be seen by them. But if not, you have no reward from your Father in Heaven.

6:2 Therefore, when thou doest thine almes, doe not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites doe, in the Synagogues, and in the streetes, that they may haue glory of men. Uerily, I say vnto you, they haue their reward.

2“When you give to poor people, don’t announce that you are giving. Don’t do like the hypocrites* do. They blow trumpets before they give so that people will see them. They do that in the synagogues* and on the streets. They want other people to give honor to them. I tell you the truth. Those hypocrites already have their full reward.

2 Therefore, when you do merciful deeds, do not trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be glorified by men. Truly I say to you, They have their reward.

6:3 But when thou doest almes, let not thy left hand know, what thy right doeth:

3So when you give to poor people, give very secretly. Don’t let any person know what you are doing.

3 But you doing merciful deeds, do not let your left know what your right hand does,

6:4 That thine almes may be in secret: And thy father which seeth in secret, himselfe shall reward thee openly.

4Your giving should be done in secret. Your Father can see the things that are done in secret. And he will reward you.

4 so that your merciful deeds may be in secret. And your Father seeing in secret Himself will repay you in the open.

6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they loue to pray standing in the Synagogues, and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seene of men. Uerily I say vnto you, they haue their reward.

5“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites.* The hypocrites love to stand in the synagogues* and on the street corners and pray loudly. They want people to see them pray. I tell you the truth. They already have their full reward.

5 ś And when you pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the open streets so that they may be seen of men. Truly I say to you, They have their reward.

6:6 But thou when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy doore, pray to thy father which is in secret, and thy father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

6When you pray, you should go into your room and close the door. Then pray to your Father. He is there in that secret place. Your Father can see the things that are done in secret. And he will reward you.

6 But you, when you pray, enter into your room and shutting your door, pray to your Father in secret. And your Father seeing in secret will repay you in the open.

6:7 But when yee pray, vse not vaine repetitions, as the heathen doe. For they thinke that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

7“And when you pray, don’t be like those people that don’t know God. They continue saying things that mean nothing. Don’t pray like that. They think that God will hear them because of the many things they say.

7 But when you pray, do not be babbling vain words, as the nations; for they think that they shall be heard in their much speaking.

6:8 Be not yee therefore like vnto them: For your father knoweth what things yee haue neede of, before yee aske him.

8Don’t be like those people. Your Father knows the things you need before you ask him.

8 Then do not be like them, for your Father knows what things you have need of before you ask Him.

6:9 After this maner therefore pray yee: Our father which art in heauen, hallowed be thy name.

9So when you pray, you should pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, we pray that your name will always be kept holy.

9 ś So, then, you should pray this way: Our Father who is in Heaven, Hallowed be Your name.

6:10 Thy kingdome come. Thy will be done, in earth, as it is in heauen.

10 We pray that your kingdom will come, and that the things you want will be done here on earth, the same as in heaven.

10 Your kingdom come; Your will be done, as it is in Heaven, also on the earth.

6:11 Giue vs this day our daily bread.

11 Give us the food we need for each day.

11 Give us today our daily bread,

6:12 And forgiue vs our debts, as we forgiue our debters.

12 Forgive the sins we have done, the same as we have forgiven the people that did wrong to us.

12 and forgive us our debts as we also forgive our debtors.

6:13 And lead vs not into temptation, but deliuer vs from euill: For thine is the kingdome, and the power, and the glory, for euer, Amen.

13 Don’t let us be tempted (tested); but save us from the Evil One (the devil).’*

13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil, for Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory to the ages. Amen.

6:14 For, if yee forgiue men their trespasses, your heauenly father will also forgiue you.

14Yes, if you forgive other people for the things they do wrong, then your Father in heaven will also forgive you for the things you do wrong.

14 For if you forgive men their deviations, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

6:15 But, if yee forgiue not men their trespasses, neither will your father forgiue your trespasses.

15But if you don’t forgive the wrong things people do to you, then your Father in heaven will not forgive the wrong things you do.

15 But if you will not forgive men their deviations, neither will your Father forgive your deviations.

6:16 Moreouer, when yee fast, be not as the Hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appeare vnto men to fast: Uerily I say vnto you, they haue their reward.

16“When you fast,* don’t make yourselves look sad. The hypocrites* do that. Don’t be like the hypocrites. They make their faces look strange to show people that they are fasting. I tell you the truth, those hypocrites already have their full reward.

16 ś And when you fast, do not be as the hypocrites, with sullen face, for they disfigure their faces so that they may appear to men to be fasting. Truly I say to you that they have their reward.

6:17 But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face:

17So when you fast, make yourself look nice. Wash your face.

17 But you in fasting, anoint your head and wash your face,

6:18 That thou appeare not vnto men to fast, but vnto thy father which is in secret: and thy father which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

18Then people will not know that you are fasting. But your Father that you cannot see will see you. Your Father sees the things that are done in secret. And he will reward you.

18 so as not to appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father in secret. And your Father seeing in secret will repay you in the open.

6:19 Lay not vp for your selues treasures vpon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where theeues breake thorow, and steale.

19“Don’t save treasures for yourselves here on earth. Moths and rust will destroy treasures here on earth. And thieves can break into your house and steal the things you have.

19 ś Do not treasure up for you treasures on the earth, where moth and rust cause to perish, and where thieves dig through and steal.

6:20 But lay vp for your selues treasures in heauen, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, & where theeues doe not breake thorow, nor steale.

20So save your treasure in heaven. The treasures in heaven cannot be destroyed by moths or rust. And thieves cannot break in and steal that treasure.

20 But treasure up for you treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust cause to perish, and where thieves do not dig through and steal.

6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

21Your heart will be where your treasure is.

21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

6:22 The light of the body is the eye: If therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shalbe full of light.

22“How you look at other people makes you the kind of person you are.

22 The lamp of the body is the eye. Then if your eye is sound, all your body is light.

6:23 But if thine eye be euill, thy whole body shall be full of darknesse. If therfore the light that is in thee be darkenesse, how great is that darkenesse?

23If you look at people and want to help them, you will be full of light (goodness). But if you look at people in a selfish way, you will be full of darkness (evil). And if the only light you have is really darkness, then you have the worst kind of darkness.*

23 But if your eye is evil, all your body is dark. If, then, the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!

6:24 No man can serue two masters: for either he will hate the one and loue the other, or else hee will holde to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serue God and Mammon.

24“No person can serve two masters at the same time. He will hate one master and love the other master. Or he will follow one master and refuse to follow the other master. So you cannot serve God and Money* at the same time.

24 No one is able to serve two lords; for either he will hate the one, and he will love the other; or he will cleave to the one, and he will despise the other. You are not able to serve God and wealth.

6:25 Therfore I say vnto you, Take no thought for your life, what yee shall eate, or what ye shall drinke, nor yet for your body, what yee shall put on: Is not the life more then meate? and the body then raiment?

25“So I tell you, don’t worry about the food you need to live. And don’t worry about the clothes you need for your body. Life is more important than food. And the body is more important than clothes.

25 ś Because of this, I say to you, Do not be anxious for your soul, what you eat and what you drink, nor for your body, what you put on. Is not the soul more than the food and the body than the clothing?

6:26 Behold the foules of the aire: for they sow not, neither do they reape, nor gather into barnes, yet your heauenly father feedeth them. Are yee not much better then they?

26Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or save food in barns. But your heavenly Father feeds those birds. And you know that you are worth much more than the birds.

26 Observe the birds of the heaven, that they do not sow, nor do they reap, nor do they gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Do you not rather excel them?

6:27 Which of you by taking thought, can adde one cubite vnto his stature?

27You cannot add any time to your life by worrying about it.

27 But who of you by being anxious is able to add one cubit onto his stature?

6:28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lillies of the field, how they grow: they toile not, neither doe they spinne.

28“And why do you worry about clothes? Look at the flowers in the field. See how they grow. They don’t work or make clothes for themselves.

28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They do not labor nor do they spin,

6:29 And yet I say vnto you, that euen Solomon in all his glory, was not arayed like one of these.

29But I tell you that even Solomon, the great and rich king, was not dressed as beautifully as one of these flowers.

29 but I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed as one of these.

6:30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grasse of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the ouen: shall he not much more clothe you, O yee of little faith?

30God clothes the grass in the field like that. That grass is living today, but tomorrow it is thrown into the fire to be burned. So you know that God will clothe you much more. Don’t have so little faith!

30 If God so enrobes the grass of the field (which is today, and is thrown into a furnace tomorrow) will He not much rather you, little-faiths?

6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eate? or, what shall we drinke? or wherewithall shall wee be clothed?

31Don’t worry and say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’

31 Then do not be anxious, saying, What may we eat? Or, what may we drink? Or, what may clothe us?

6:32 (For after all these things doe the Gentiles seeke:) for your heauenly father knoweth that ye haue neede of all these things.

32All the people that don’t know God try to get these things. Don’t worry, because your Father in heaven knows that you need these things.

32 For after all these things the nations seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.

6:33 But seeke ye first the kingdome of God, and his righteousnesse, and all these things shalbe added vnto you.

33The thing you should want most is God’s kingdom and doing the good things God wants you to do. Then all these other things you need will be given to you.

33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of it selfe: sufficient vnto the day is the euill thereof.

34So don’t worry about tomorrow. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Tomorrow will have its own worries.

34 Then do not be anxious for tomorrow. For the morrow will be anxious of itself. Sufficient to each day is its own trouble.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

hypocrites Bad people that act like they are good.

synagogue(s) Synagogues were places where Jews gathered for prayer, study of the Scriptures, and other public meetings.

Verse 13 Some Greek copies add: “For the kingdom and the power and the glory belong to you forever and ever. Amen.”

fast To live without food for a time of prayer or mourning.

hypocrites Bad people that act like they are good.

Verses 22, 23 Literally, “22The lamp of the body is the eye. So, if your eye is pure (without envy), your whole body will be full of light. 23But if your eye is evil, your whole body will be dark. So, if the light in you is darkness, how much is the darkness."

Money Or, mamona, an Aramaic word meaning "wealth."

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 7

(2006 EVD) Matthew 7

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 7

7:1 Iudge not, that ye be not iudged.

1“Don’t judge other people, and God will not judge you.

1 ś Do not judge, that you may not be judged;

7:2 For with what iudgment ye iudge, yee shall be iudged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you againe.

2If you judge other people, you will be judged in the same way you judge them. And the way you give to other people will be the way God gives to you.

2 for with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured again to you.

7:3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brothers eye, but considerest not the beame that is in thine owne eye?

3“Why do you notice the small piece of dust that is in your brother’s eye, but you don’t notice the big piece of wood that is in your own eye?

3 But why do you look on the twig that is in the eye of your brother, but do not see the log in your eye?

7:4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let mee pull out the mote out of thine eye, and beholde, a beame is in thine owne eye?

4Why do you say to your brother, ‘Let me take that little piece of dust out of your eye’? Look at yourself first! You still have that big piece of wood in your own eye.

4 Or how will you say to your brother, Allow me to cast out the twig from your eye; and behold, the log is in your eye!

7:5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beame out of thine owne eye: and then shalt thou see clearely to cast out the mote out of thy brothers eye.

5You are a hypocrite.* First, take the wood out of your own eye. Then you will see clearly to take the dust out of your brother’s eye.

5 Hypocrite, first cast the log out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to cast the twig out of the eye of your brother.

7:6 Giue not that which is holy vnto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearles before swine: lest they trample them vnder their feete, and turne againe and rent you.

6“Don’t give holy things to dogs. They will only turn and hurt you. And don’t throw your pearls to pigs. They will only step on them.

6 Do not give that which is holy to the dogs, nor throw your pearls before the pigs, that they should not trample them with their feet, and turning they charge you.

7:7 Aske, and it shalbe giuen you: seeke, and ye shall finde: knocke, and it shalbe opened vnto you.

7“Continue to ask, and God will give to you. Continue to search, and you will find. Continue to knock, and the door will open for you.

7 ś Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

7:8 For euery one that asketh, receiueth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shalbe opened.

8Yes, if a person continues asking, that person will receive. If a person continues looking, that person will find. And if a person continues knocking, the door will open for that person.

8 For each one that asks receives, and the one that seeks finds; and to the one knocking, it will be opened.

7:9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his sonne aske bread, will hee giue him a stone?

9“Do any of you have a son? If your son asked for bread, would you give him a rock? No!

9 Or what man of you is there, if his son should ask a loaf of him, will he give him a stone?

7:10 Or if he aske a fish, will hee giue him a serpent?

10Or if your son asked for a fish, would you give him a snake? No!

10 And if he should ask a fish, will he give him a snake?

7:11 If ye then being euill, know how to giue good giftes vnto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heauen, giue good things to them that aske him?

11{You are not like God}—you are evil. But you know how to give good things to your children. So surely your heavenly Father will give good things to those people that ask him.

11 Therefore, if you, being evil, know to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in Heaven give good things to those that ask Him?

7:12 Therefore all things whatsoeuer ye would that men should doe to you, doe ye euen so to them: for this is the Law and the Prophets.

12“Do to other people the same things you want them to do to you. This is the meaning of the law {of Moses} and the {teaching of the} prophets.*

12 ś Therefore, all things, whatever you desire that men should do to you, so also you should do to them; for this is the Law and the Prophets.

7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate, for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which goe in thereat:

13“Enter through the narrow gate {that opens the way to heaven}. The road that leads to hell is a very easy road. And the gate to hell is very wide. Many people enter that gate.

13 Go in through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are the ones entering in through it.

7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way which leadeth vnto life, and few there be that finde it.

14But the gate that opens the way to {true} life is very small. And the road to {true} life is very difficult (hard). Only a few people find that road.

14 For narrow is the gate, and constricted is the way that leads away into life, and few are the ones finding it.

7:15 Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheepes clothing, but inwardly they are rauening wolues.

15“Be careful of false prophets.* They come to you and look {gentle} like sheep. But they are really dangerous {like} wolves.

15 ś But beware of the false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inside they are plundering wolves.

7:16 Yee shall knowe them by their fruits: Doe men gather grapes of thornes, or figges of thistles?

16You will know these people because of the things they do. Good things don’t come from bad people, the same as grapes don’t come from thorn bushes. And figs don’t come from thorny weeds.

16 From their fruits you shall know them. Do they gather grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?

7:17 Euen so, euery good tree bringeth forth good fruit: but a corrupt tree bringeth forth euill fruit.

17In the same way, every good tree makes good fruit. And bad trees make bad fruit.

17 So every good tree produces good fruits, but the corrupt tree produces evil fruits.

7:18 A good tree cannot bring forth euil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

18A good tree cannot make bad fruit. And a bad tree cannot make good fruit.

18 A good tree cannot produce evil fruits, nor a corrupt tree produce good fruits.

7:19 Euery tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewen downe, and cast into the fire.

19Every tree that does not make good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

19 Every tree not producing good fruit is cut down and is thrown into fire.

7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

20You will know these false people by the fruit they make (things they do).

20 Then surely from their fruits you shall know them.

7:21 Not euery one that saith vnto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdome of heauen: but he that doth the will of my father which is in heauen.

21“Not every person that says that I am his Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven. The only people that will enter the kingdom of heaven are those people that do the things that my Father in heaven wants.

21 ś Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, will enter into the kingdom of Heaven, but the ones who do the will of My Father in Heaven.

7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, haue we not prophecied in thy name? and in thy name haue cast out deuils? and in thy name done many wonderfull works?

22On the last day many people will say to me, ‘You are our Lord! We spoke for you. And for you we forced out demons* and did many miracles.*’

22 Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name do many works of power?

7:23 And then wil I professe vnto them, I neuer knew you: Depart from me, ye that worke iniquity.

23Then I will tell those people clearly, ‘Go away from me, you people that do wrong. I never knew you.’

23 And then I will declare to them, I never knew you; "depart from Me, those working lawlessness!" Psa. 6:8

7:24 Therefore, whosoeuer heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I wil liken him vnto a wise man, which built his house vpon a rocke:

24“Every person that hears these things I say and obeys is like a wise man. The wise man built his house on rock.

24 Then everyone who hears these Words from Me, and does them, I will compare him to a wise man who built his house on the rock;

7:25 And the raine descended, and the floods came, and the windes blew, and beat vpon that house: and it fell not, for it was founded vpon a rocke.

25It rained hard and the water rose. The winds blew and hit that house. But the house did not fall, because the house was built on rock.

25 and the rain came down, and the floods came up, and the winds blew, and fell against that house; but it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.

7:26 And euery one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall bee likened vnto a foolish man, which built his house vpon the sand:

26But the person that hears the things I teach and does not obey those things is like a foolish man. The foolish man built his house on sand.

26 And everyone who hears these Words of Mine, and who does not do them, he shall be compared to a foolish man who built his house on the sand;

7:27 And the raine descended, and the floods came, and the windes blew, and beat vpon that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.

27It rained hard, the water rose, and the winds blew and hit that house. And the house fell with a loud noise.”

27 and the rain came down, and the floods came up, and the winds blew and beat against that house; and it fell, and great was the collapse of it.

7:28 And it came to passe, when Iesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine.

28When Jesus finished saying these things, the people were amazed at his teaching.

28 And it happened, when Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at His doctrine.

7:29 For he taught them as one hauing authoritie, and not as the Scribes.

29Jesus did not teach like their teachers of the law. Jesus taught like a person that had authority (power).

29 For He was teaching them as having authority, and not as the scribes.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

hypocrite A bad person that acts like he is good.

prophets People that spoke for God. Some of them wrote books that are part of the Old Testament.

false prophets People that say they speak for God but do not really speak God’s truth.

demon(s) Demons are evil spirits from the devil.

miracle(s) Amazing works done by God’s power.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 8

(2006 EVD) Matthew 8

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 8

8:1 When he was come downe from the Mountaine, great multitudes folowed him.

1Jesus came down from the hill. Many, many people followed him.

1 ś And He having come down from the mount, great crowds followed Him.

8:2 And behold, there came a leper, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, If thou wilt, thou canst make me cleane.

2Then a man sick with leprosy* came to Jesus. The man bowed down before Jesus and said, “Lord, you have the power to heal me if you want.”

2 And behold, coming up, a leper worshiped Him, saying, Lord, If You will, You are able to cleanse me.

8:3 And Iesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will, bee thou cleane. And immediately his leprosie was cleansed.

3Jesus touched the man. Jesus said, “I want to heal you. Be healed!” And immediately the man was healed from his leprosy.*

3 And stretching out His hand, Jesus touched him, saying, I will! Be cleansed! And instantly his leprosy was cleansed.

8:4 And Iesus saith vnto him, See thou tell no man, but go thy way, shew thy selfe to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimonie vnto them.

4Then Jesus said to him, “Don’t tell any person about what happened. But go and show yourself to the priest.* And offer the gift that Moses commanded {for people that are made well}. This will show people that you are healed.”

4 And Jesus said to him, See that you tell no one, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift which Moses commanded, for a testimony to them.

8:5 And when Iesus was entred into Capernaum, there came vnto him a Centurion, beseeching him,

5Jesus went to the city of Capernaum. When Jesus entered the city, an army officer* came to him and begged for help.

5 ś And Jesus, entering into Capernaum, a centurion came near to Him, begging Him,

8:6 And saying, Lord, my seruant lieth at home sicke of the palsie, grieuously tormented.

6The officer said, “Lord, my servant is very sick at home in bed. He can’t move his body and has much pain.”

6 and saying, Lord, my child has been laid in the house, a paralytic, being grievously tormented.

8:7 And Iesus saith vnto him, I will come, and heale him.

7Jesus said to the officer, “I will go and heal him.”

7 And Jesus said to him, I will come and heal him.

8:8 The Centurion answered, and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come vnder my roofe: but speake the word onely, and my seruant shalbe healed.

8The officer answered, “Lord, I am not good enough for you to come into my house. All you need to do is command that my servant be healed, and he will be healed.

8 And answering, the centurion said, Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only speak a word and my child will be healed.

8:9 For I am a man vnder authority, hauing souldiers vnder me: and I say to this man, Goe, and he goeth: and to another, Come, and he commeth: and to my seruant, Doe this, and he doth it.

9I myself am a man under the authority (power) of other men. And I have soldiers under my authority. I tell one soldier, ‘Go,’ and he goes. I tell another soldier, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and my servant obeys me. {I know that you also have power like this.}”

9 For I am also a man under authority, having soldiers under myself. And I say to this one, Go; and he goes; and to another, Come; and he comes; and to my slave, Do this; and he does it.

8:10 When Iesus heard it, he marueiled, and said to them that followed, Uerely, I say vnto you, I haue not found so great faith, no not in Israel.

10When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Jesus said to those people that were with him, “I tell you the truth. This man has more faith than any person I have found, even in Israel.*

10 And hearing, Jesus marveled, and said to those following, Truly I say to you, Not even in Israel did I find such faith.

8:11 And I say vnto you, that many shall come from the East and West, and shal sit downe with Abraham, and Isaac, & Iacob, in the kingdome of heauen:

11Many people will come from the east and from the west. Those people will sit and eat with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob* in the kingdom of heaven.

11 But I say to you that many will come from east and west, and will recline with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of Heaven,

8:12 But the children of the kingdome shall be cast out into outer darkenesse: there shalbe weeping and gnashing of teeth.

12And those people (the Jews) that should have the kingdom will be thrown out. They will be thrown outside into the darkness. In that place people will cry and grind their teeth {with pain}.”

12 but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast out into the outer darkness. There shall be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.

8:13 And Iesus said vnto the Centurion, Go thy way, and as thou hast beleeued, so be it done vnto thee. And his seruant was healed in the self same houre.

13Then Jesus said to the officer,* “Go home. Your servant will be healed the way you believed he would.” And at that same time his servant was healed.

13 And Jesus said to the centurion, Go, and as you have believed, so let it be to you. And his child was healed in that hour.

8:14 And when Iesus was come into Peters house, hee saw his wiues mother laid, and sicke of a feuer:

14Jesus went to Peter’s house. There Jesus saw that Peter’s mother-in-law was in bed with a high fever.

14 ś And coming into the house of Peter, Jesus saw his mother-in-law laid out and burning with fever.

8:15 And he touched her hand, and the feuer left her: and she arose, and ministred vnto them.

15Jesus touched her hand and the fever left her. Then she stood up and began to serve Jesus.

15 And He touched her hand, and her fever left her. And she rose up and served them.

8:16 When the Euen was come, they brought vnto him many that were possessed with deuils: and hee cast out the spirits with his worde, and healed all that were sicke,

16That evening people brought to Jesus many people that had demons* inside them. Jesus spoke and the demons left the people. Jesus healed all the people that were sick.

16 And evening having come on, they brought to Him many having been possessed by demons. And He cast out the spirits by a word, and He healed all those having illness,

8:17 That it might be fulfilled which which was spoken by Esaias the Prophet, saying, Himselfe tooke our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

17Jesus did these things to make happen what Isaiah the prophet* said: “He took away our diseases and carried away our sicknesses.”

17 so that it might be fulfilled that spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, "He took upon Himself our weaknesses, and bore our sicknesses." Isa. 53:4

8:18 Now when Iesus saw great multitudes about him, hee gaue commaundement to depart vnto the other side.

18Jesus saw that all the people were around him. So Jesus told his followers to go to the other side of the lake.

18 ś And seeing great crowds around Him, Jesus gave orders to go away to the other side.

8:19 And a certaine Scribe came, and said vnto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoeuer thou goest.

19Then a teacher of the law came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, I will follow you any place you go.”

19 And one scribe, coming near, said to Him, Teacher, I will follow You wherever you may go.

8:20 And Iesus saith vnto him, The Foxes haue holes, and the birds of the ayre haue nests: but the sonne of man hath not where to lay his head.

20Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes to live in. The birds have nests to live in. But the Son of Man* has no place where he can rest his head.”

20 And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere He may lay His head.

8:21 And another of his Disciples said vnto him, Lord, suffer me first to goe, and bury my father.

21Another man, one of Jesus’ followers, said to Jesus, “Lord, let me go and bury my father first. {Then I will follow you.}”

21 And another of His disciples said to Him, Lord, allow me first to go away and bury my father.

8:22 But Iesus said vnto him, Follow me, & let the dead, bury their dead.

22But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and let the people that are dead bury their own dead.”

22 But Jesus said to him, Follow Me, and allow the dead to bury their own dead.

8:23 And when he was entred into a ship, his Disciples followed him.

23Jesus got into a boat and his followers went with him.

23 ś And He entering into the boat, His disciples followed Him.

8:24 And behold, there arose a great tempest in the Sea, insomuch that the ship was couered with the waues: but he was asleepe.

24After the boat left the shore, a very bad storm began on the lake. The waves covered the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.

24 And, behold, a great shaking occurred in the sea, so that the boat was covered by the waves; but He was sleeping.

8:25 And his Disciples came to him, and awoke, saying, Lord, saue vs: we perish.

25The followers went to Jesus and woke him. They said, “Lord, save us! We will drown!”

25 And coming near, His disciples aroused Him, saying, Lord, save us! We are perishing.

8:26 And he saith vnto them, Why are yee fearefull, O yee of litle faith? Then hee arose, and rebuked the winds and the Sea, and there was a great calme.

26Jesus answered, “Why are you afraid? You don’t have enough faith.” Then Jesus stood and gave a command to the wind and the waves. The wind stopped, and the lake became very calm.

26 And He said to them, Why are you afraid, little-faiths? Then rising up, He rebuked the winds and the sea. And a great calm occurred.

8:27 But the men marueiled, saying, What maner of man is this, that euen the winds and the Sea obey him?

27The men were amazed. They said, “What kind of man is this? Even the wind and the water obey him!”

27 And the men marveled, saying, What kind of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?

8:28 And when hee was come to the other side, into the countrey of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with deuils, comming out of the tombes, exceeding fierce, so that no man might passe by that way.

28Jesus arrived at the other side of the lake in the country of the Gadarene* people. There, two men came to Jesus. They had demons* inside them. These men lived in the burial caves. They were very dangerous. So people could not use the road by those caves.

28 ś And He coming to the other side, into the country of the Gergesenes, two demon-possessed ones met Him, coming out of the tombs, very violent, so that no one was able to pass through that way.

8:29 And behold, they cryed out, saying, What haue we to doe with thee, Iesus thou sonne of God? Art thou come hither to torment vs befor ye time?

29The two men came to Jesus and shouted, “What do you want with us, Son of God? Did you come here to punish us before the right time?”

29 And, behold! They cried out, saying, What is to us and to You, Jesus, Son of God? Have You come here beforetime to torment us?

8:30 And there was a good way off from them, an heard of many swine, feeding.

30Near that place there was a large herd of pigs feeding.

30 And far off from them there was a herd of many pigs feeding.

8:31 So the deuils besought him, saying, If thou cast vs out, suffer vs to goe away into the herd of swine.

31The demons* begged Jesus, “If you make us leave these men, please send us into that herd of pigs.”

31 And the demons begged Him, saying, If You cast us out, allow us to go away into the herd of pigs.

8:32 And he said vnto them, Goe. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and behold, the whole herd of swine ranne violently downe a steepe place into the Sea, and perished in the waters.

32Jesus said to them, “Go!” So the demons* left those men and went into the pigs. Then the whole herd of pigs ran down the hill and into the lake. All the pigs drowned in the water.

32 And He said to them, Go! And coming out, these went away into the herd of pigs. And, behold, all the herd of pigs rushed down the cliff into the sea, and died in the waters.

8:33 And they that kept them, fled, and went their waies into the citie, and told euery thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the deuils.

33The men that had the work of caring for the pigs ran away. They went into town and told the people what happened. They told about all that happened with the pigs and with the men that had demons.

33 But those who fed them fled, and going into the city, they told all the things of the ones who had been demon-possessed.

8:34 And behold, the whole citie came out to meete Iesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that hee would depart out of their coasts.

34Then the whole town went out to see Jesus. When the people saw Jesus, they begged him to leave their area.

34 And, behold, all the city went out to meet with Jesus. And seeing Him, they begged that He move away from their borders.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

leprosy A very bad skin disease.

show yourself to the priest The law of Moses said a priest must say when a Jew with leprosy was well.

officer A centurion, a Roman army officer who had authority over 100 soldiers.

Israel The Jewish nation (people).

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob Three of the most important Jewish leaders during the time of the Old Testament.

demon(s) Demons are evil spirits from the devil.

prophet A person that spoke for God. Sometimes a prophet told things that would happen in the future.

Son of Man A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13–14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

Gadarene From Gadara, an area southeast of Lake Galilee.

demon(s) Demons are evil spirits from the devil.

blasphemy Saying things against God.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 9

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(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 9

9:1 And hee entred into a ship, and passed ouer, and came into his owne citie.

1Jesus got into a boat and went back across the lake to his own town.

1 ś And entering into the boat, He passed over and came to His own city.

9:2 And behold, they brought to him a man sicke of the palsie, lying on a bed: and Iesus seeing their faith, said vnto the sicke of the palsie, Sonne, be of good cheere, thy sinnes be forgiuen thee.

2Some people brought to Jesus a man that was paralyzed (crippled). The man was lying on a mat. Jesus saw that these people had much faith. So Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Young man, you’ll be glad to hear this! Your sins are forgiven.”

2 And, behold! They were bringing a paralytic lying on a cot to Him. And seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed one, Be comforted, child. Your sins have been remitted.

9:3 And behold, certaine of the Scribes said within themselues, This man blasphemeth.

3Some of the teachers of the law heard this. They said to themselves, “This man (Jesus) talks like he is God—that is blasphemy.*”

3 And, behold, some of the scribes said within themselves, This One blasphemes.

9:4 And Iesus knowing their thoughts, said, Wherefore thinke yee euill in your hearts?

4Jesus knew they were thinking this. So Jesus said, “Why are you thinking such evil thoughts?

4 And seeing their thoughts, Jesus said, Why do you think evil in your hearts?

9:5 For whether is easier to say, Thy sinnes be forgiuen thee: or to say, Arise, and walke?

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5 For what is easier, to say, Your sins are remitted, or to say, Rise up and walk?

9:6 But that yee may know that the sonne of man hath power on earth to forgiue sinnes, (Then saith hee to the sicke of the palsie) Arise, take vp thy bed, and goe vnto thine house.

5–6The Son of Man* has power on earth to forgive sins. But how can I prove this to you? Maybe you are thinking it was easy for me to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven.’ There is no proof that it really happened. But what if I say to the man, ‘Stand up and walk’? Then you will be able to see that I really have this power.” So Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “Stand up. Take your mat and go home.”

6 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to remit sins, then He said to the paralytic, Rising up, lift up your cot and go to your house.

9:7 And he arose, and departed to his house.

7And the man stood up and went home.

7 And rising up, he went away to his house.

9:8 But when the multitudes saw it, they marueiled, & glorified God, which had giuen such power vnto men.

8The people saw this and they were amazed. The people praised God for giving power like this to people.

8 And seeing, the crowds marveled, and they glorified God, the One giving such authority to men.

9:9 And as Iesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man named Matthew, sitting at the receite of custome: and he saith vnto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.

9When Jesus was leaving, he saw a man named Matthew. Matthew was sitting at his place for collecting taxes. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Then Matthew stood up and followed Jesus.

9 ś And passing from there, Jesus saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, Follow Me. And rising up, he followed Him.

9:10 And it came to passe, as Iesus sate at meate in the house, behold, many publicanes and sinners, came and sate downe with him and his Disciples.

10Jesus ate dinner at Matthew’s house. Many tax collectors* and other bad people came and ate with Jesus and his followers.

10 And it happened as He reclined in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners having come, these were reclining with Jesus and His disciples.

9:11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said vnto his disciples, Why eateth your master with publicanes & sinners.

11The Pharisees* saw that Jesus was eating with these people. The Pharisees asked Jesus’ followers, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and other bad people?”

11 And seeing, the Pharisees said to His disciples, Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?

9:12 But when Iesus heard that, hee said vnto them, They that be whole neede not a Physicion, but they that are sicke.

12Jesus heard the Pharisees* say this. So Jesus said to the Pharisees, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor. It is the sick people that need a doctor.

12 But Jesus hearing, He said to them, The ones being strong have no need of a healer, but the ones having illness.

9:13 But goe ye and learne what that meaneth, I will haue mercy and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

13I will tell you something. Go and learn what it means: ‘I don’t want animal sacrifices; I want you to show kindness to people.’* I did not come to invite good people. I came to invite sinners.”

13 But going, learn what this is, "I desire mercy and not sacrifice." For I did not come to call righteous ones, but sinners to repentance. Hos. 6:6

9:14 Then came to him the disciples of Iohn, saying, Why doe we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

14Then the followers of John* came to Jesus. They said to Jesus, “We and the Pharisees* fast* often. But your followers don’t fast. Why?”

14 ś Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, and Your disciples do not fast?

9:15 And Iesus saide vnto them, Can the children of the bride-chamber mourne, as long as the bridegrome is with them? But the dayes will come when the bridegrome shall bee taken from them, and then shall they fast.

15Jesus answered, “{When there is a wedding,} the friends of the bridegroom* are not sad while he is with them. But the time will come when the bridegroom will leave them. The friends are sad when the bridegroom leaves. Then they will fast.*

15 And Jesus said to them, Can the sons of the bridechamber mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will have been taken from them, and then they will fast.

9:16 No man putteth a piece of new cloth vnto an olde garment: for that which is put in to fill it vp, taketh from the garment, & the rent is made worse.

16“When a person sews a patch over a hole on an old coat, he never uses a piece of cloth that is not yet shrunk. If he does, the patch will {shrink and} pull away from the coat. Then the hole will be worse.

16 But no one puts a piece of new cloth onto an old garment. For its filling up takes away from the garment, and a worse tear takes its place.

9:17 Neither doe men put new wine into old bottels: else the bottels breake, and the wine runneth out, and the bottels perish: but they put new wine into new bottels, and both are preserued.

17Also, people never pour new wine into old wine bags.* Why? Because the old bags will break. The wine will spill, and the wine bags will be ruined. But people always pour new wine into new wine bags. Then the wine and the wine bags will continue to be good.”

17 Nor do they put new wine into old skins; otherwise, the skins are burst, and the wine pours out, and the skins will be ruined. But they put new wine into fresh skins, and both are preserved together.

9:18 While hee spake these things vnto them, beholde, there came a certaine ruler and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is euen now dead: but come, and lay thy hand vpon her, and she shall liue.

18While Jesus was saying these things, a leader of the synagogue* came to him. The leader bowed down before Jesus and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and touch her with your hand, and she will live again.”

18 ś As He was speaking these things to them, behold, one ruler coming worshiped before Him, saying, My daughter has just now died; but coming lay Your hand on her, and she will live.

9:19 And Iesus arose, and followed him, and so did his disciples.

19So Jesus stood up and went with the leader. Jesus’ followers went too.

19 And rising up, Jesus and His disciples followed him.

9:20 (And behold, a woman which was diseased with an issue of blood twelue yeeres, came behinde him, and touched the hemme of his garment.

20There was a woman that had been bleeding for twelve years. The woman came behind Jesus and touched the bottom of his coat.

20 And behold, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came near behind Him, and touched the fringe of His robe.

9:21 For she said within her selfe, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.

21The woman was thinking, “If I can touch his coat, then I will be healed.”

21 For she said within herself, If only I shall touch His robe, I will be cured.

9:22 But Iesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, bee of good comfort, thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that houre.)

22Jesus turned and saw the woman. Jesus said, “Be happy, dear woman. You are made well because you believed.” Then the woman was healed.

22 But turning and seeing her, Jesus said, Be comforted, daughter; your faith has healed you. And the woman was healed from that hour.

9:23 And when Iesus came into the rulers house, and saw the minstrels and the people making a noise,

23Jesus continued going with the Jewish leader and went into the leader’s house. Jesus saw people there that make music for funerals. And he saw many people there upset {because the girl died}.

23 And Jesus coming into the house of the ruler, and seeing the flute-players and the crowd causing a tumult,

9:24 He said vnto them, Giue place, for the mayd is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorne.

24Jesus said, “Go away. The girl is not dead. She is only asleep.” But the people laughed at Jesus.

24 He says to them, Go back, for the little girl has not died, but she sleeps. And they laughed at Him.

9:25 But when the people were put foorth, he went in, and tooke her by the hand: and the mayd arose.

25After the people were put out of the house, Jesus went into the girl’s room. Jesus held the girl’s hand, and the girl stood up.

25 But when the crowd had been put out, entering He took hold of her hand, and the little girl rose up.

9:26 And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.

26The news about this spread all around the area.

26 And this report went out into all that land.

9:27 And when Iesus departed thence, two blinde men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou sonne of Dauid, haue mercy on vs.

27When Jesus was leaving there, two blind men followed him. The blind men said loudly, “Show kindness to us, Son of David.*”

27 ś And Jesus passing on from there, two blind ones followed Him, crying and saying, Have pity on us, Son of David.

9:28 And when he was come into the house, the blinde men came to him: and Iesus saith vnto them, Beleeue ye that I am able to doe this? They said vnto him, Yea, Lord.

28Jesus went inside, and the blind men went with him. Jesus asked the men, “Do you believe that I am able to make you see again?” The blind men answered, “Yes, Lord, we believe.”

28 And coming into the house, the blind ones came near to Him. And Jesus says to them, Do you believe that I am able to do this? And they said to Him, Yes, Lord.

9:29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith, bee it vnto you.

29Then Jesus touched their eyes and said, “You believe that I can make you see again, so this will happen.”

29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, According to your faith let it be to you.

9:30 And their eyes were opened: and Iesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

30Then the men were able to see again. Jesus warned them very strongly. Jesus said, “Don’t tell any person about this.”

30 And their eyes were opened. And Jesus strictly ordered them, saying, See, let no one know.

9:31 But they, when they were departed, spread abroad his fame in all that countrey.

31But the blind men left and spread the news about Jesus all around that area.

31 But going out, they made Him known in all that land.

9:32 As they went out, beholde, they brought to him a dumbe man possessed with a deuill.

32When the two men were leaving, some people brought another man to Jesus. This man could not talk because he had a demon* inside him.

32 And as they were going out, behold, they brought to Him a dumb man having been possessed by a demon.

9:33 And when the deuil was cast out, the dumbe spake, and the multitudes marueiled, saying, It was neuer so seene in Israel.

33Jesus forced the demon to leave the man. Then the man that couldn’t talk was able to speak. The people were amazed and said, “We have never seen anything like this in Israel.”

33 And the demon being cast out, the dumb one spoke. And the crowds marveled, saying, Never was it seen this way in Israel.

9:34 But the Pharisees said, He casteth out the deuils through the prince of the deuils.

34But the Pharisees* said, “The leader of demons* (the devil) is the one that gives him (Jesus) power to force demons out.”

34 But the Pharisees said, He casts out the demons by the ruler of the demons.

9:35 And Iesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their Synagogues, and preaching the Gospel of the kingdome, and healing euery sickenesse, and euery disease among the people.

35Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages. Jesus taught in their synagogues* and told people the Good News about the kingdom. And Jesus healed all kinds of diseases and sicknesses.

35 ś And Jesus went about all the cities and the villages teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every weakness of body among the people.

9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moued with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheepe hauing no shepheard.

36Jesus saw the many people and felt sorry for them. Jesus felt sorry for the people because the people were worried and helpless. The people were like sheep without a shepherd to lead them.

36 And seeing the crowds, He was moved with pity concerning them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.

9:37 Then saith he vnto his disciples, The haruest truely is plenteous, but the labourers are few.

37Jesus said to his followers, “There are many, many people to harvest (save). But there are only a few workers to help harvest them.

37 Then He said to His disciples, The harvest truly is great, but the workers few.

9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the haruest, that hee will send foorth labourers into his haruest.

38God owns the harvest (people). Pray to him that he will send more workers to help gather his harvest.”

38 Pray then that the Lord of the harvest may send out workers into His harvest.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

tax collector(s) Jews hired by the Romans to collect taxes. They often cheated, and the other Jews hated them.

Pharisees The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that claimed to follow carefully all Jewish laws and customs.

‘I don’t … people’ Quote from Hos. 6:6.

John John the Baptizer; he told people about Christ’s coming. Read Mt. 3; Lk. 3.

fast To live without food for a time of prayer or mourning.

bridegroom A man that is getting married.

wine bags Bags made from the skin of an animal and used for holding wine.

synagogue(s) Synagogues were places where Jews gathered for prayer, study of the Scriptures, and other public meetings.

Son of David Name for the Christ (Messiah). He was from the family of David, king of Israel about 1000 years B.C.

demon(s) Demons are evil spirits from the devil.

Pharisees The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that claimed to follow carefully all Jewish laws and customs.

synagogue(s) Synagogues were places where Jews gathered for prayer, study of the Scriptures, and other public meetings.

apostles The men Jesus chose to be his special helpers.

tax collector(s) Jews hired by the Romans to collect taxes. They often cheated, and the other Jews hated them.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 10

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10:1 And when hee had called vnto him his twelue disciples, he gaue them power against vncleane spirits, to cast them out, and to heale all maner of sickenesse, and all maner of disease.

1Jesus called his twelve followers together. Jesus gave them power over evil spirits. Jesus gave them power to heal every kind of disease and sickness.

1 ś And having called His twelve disciples, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, so as to cast out, and to heal every disease and every weakness of body.

10:2 Now the names of the twelue Apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, Iames the sonne of Zebedee, and Iohn his brother:

2These are the names of the twelve apostles*: Simon (also called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James, son of Zebedee, and his brother John;

2 And the names of the twelve apostles are these: First, Simon who is called Peter and his brother Andrew, James the son of Zebedee and his brother John,

10:3 Philip, and Bartholomew, Thomas, and Matthew the Publicane, Iames the sonne of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus:

3Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew, the tax collector;* James, son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;

3 Philip, and Bartholomew, Thomas, and Matthew the tax-collector, James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbaeus, whose last name was Thaddaeus,

10:4 Simon the Canaanite, and Iudas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.

4Simon the Zealot* and Judas Iscariot. Judas is the one that gave Jesus to his enemies.

4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.

10:5 These twelue Iesus sent foorth, and commanded them, saying, Goe not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:

5Jesus gave these twelve apostles* some orders. Then he sent them {to tell people about the kingdom}. Jesus said, “Don’t go to the non- Jewish people. And don’t go into any town where the Samaritans* live.

5 ś Jesus sent these twelve out, charging them, saying: Do not go into the way of the nations, and do not go into a Samaritan city.

10:6 But goe rather to the lost sheepe of the house of Israel.

6But go to the people of Israel (the Jews). They are like sheep that are lost.

6 But rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

10:7 And as yee goe, preach, saying, The kingdome of heauen is at hand:

7When you go, tell them this:‘The kingdom of heaven is coming soon.’

7 And going on, proclaim, saying, The kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.

10:8 Heale the sicke, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out deuils: freely ye haue receiued, freely giue.

8Heal sick people. Give dead people life again. Heal those people that have leprosy.* Force demons* to leave people. I give you these powers freely. So help other people freely.

8 Heal sick ones, cleanse lepers, raise dead ones, cast out demons. You freely received, freely give.

10:9 Prouide neither gold, nor siluer, nor brasse in your purses:

9Don’t carry any money with you—gold or silver or copper.

9 Do not provide gold, nor silver, nor copper in your belts,

10:10 Nor scrippe for your iourney, neither two coats, neither shooes, nor yet staues: (for the workeman is worthy of his meat.)

10Don’t carry a bag. Take for your trip only the clothes and shoes you are wearing. Don’t take a walking stick. A worker should be given the things he needs.

10 nor provision bag for the road, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staves. For the worker is worthy of his food.

10:11 And into whatsoeuer city or towne ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide till yee goe thence.

11“When you enter a city or town, find some worthy person there and stay in his home until you leave.

11 And into whatever city or village you enter, search out who in it is worthy; and remain there until you go out.

10:12 And when ye come into an house, salute it.

12When you enter that home say, ‘Peace be with you.’

12 But entering into the house, greet it;

10:13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come vpon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace returne to you.

13If the people in that home welcome you, then they are worthy of your peace. May they have the peace you wished them. But if the people don’t welcome you, then they are not worthy of your peace. Take back the peace you wished for them.

13 and if the house truly is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you.

10:14 And whosoeuer shall not receiue you, nor heare your words: when yee depart out of that house, or city, shake off the dust of your feete.

14And if a home or town refuses to welcome you or listen to you,then leave that place. Shake their dust off your feet.*

14 And whoever will not receive you, nor will hear your words, having gone out of that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet.

10:15 Uerely I say vnto you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of iudgment, then for that citie.

15I tell you the truth. On the judgment day it will be worse for that town than for the towns of Sodom and Gomorrah.*

15 Truly I say to you, It will be more bearable to the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in Judgment Day than for that city.

10:16 Behold, I send you foorth as sheepe in the middest of wolues: be yee therefore wise as serpents, and harmelesse as doues.

16“Listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves. So be smart like snakes. But also be like doves and do nothing wrong.

16 ś Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore, be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

10:17 But beware of men: for they will deliuer you vp to the Councils, and they will scourge you in their Synagogues,

17Be careful of people. They will arrest you and take you to be judged. They will whip you in their synagogues.*

17 But beware of men. For they will betray you to sanhedrins, and they will flog you in their synagogues.

10:18 And yee shall be brought before Gouernours and Kings for my sake, for a testimonie against them, and the Gentiles.

18You will be taken to stand before governors and kings. People will do this to you because of me. You will tell about me to those kings and governors and to the non-Jewish people.

18 And also you will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them and to the nations.

10:19 But when they deliuer you vp, take no thought, how or what ye shall speake, for it shall bee giuen you in that same houre what ye shall speake.

19When you are arrested, don’t worry about what to say or how you should say it. At that time you will be given the things to say.

19 But when they deliver you up, do not be anxious how or what you should say, for it is given to you in that hour what you should say.

10:20 For it is not yee that speake, but the Spirit of your Father, which speaketh in you.

20It will not really be you speaking. The Spirit of your Father will be speaking through you.

20 For you are not the ones speaking, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.

10:21 And the brother shall deliuer vp the brother to death, and the father the childe: and the children shall rise vp against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.

21“Brothers will turn against their own brothers and give them to be killed. Fathers will turn against their own children and give them to be killed. Children will fight against their own parents and will send their parents to be killed.

21 But brother will betray brother to death, and the father his child. And children will rise up against parents and will put them to death.

10:22 And yee shall be hated of all men for my Names sake: but he that endureth to the end, shalbe saued.

22All people will hate you because you follow me. But the person that continues strong until the end will be saved.

22 And you will be hated by all on account of My name, but the one enduring to the end shall be kept safe.

10:23 But when they persecute you in this citie, flee ye into another: for verely I say vnto you, ye shall not haue gone ouer the cities of Israel, till the Sonne of man be come.

23When you are treated badly in one city, go to another city. I tell you the truth. You will not finish going to all the cities of Israel before the Son of Man* comes again.

23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee to another. For truly I say to you, In no way will you have finished the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes.

10:24 The disciple is not aboue his master, nor the seruant aboue his lord.

24“A student is not better than his teacher. A servant is not better than his master.

24 A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above his lord.

10:25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the seruant as his Lord: If they haue called the Master of the house of Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?

25A student should be satisfied to become like his teacher. A servant should be satisfied to become like his master. If the head of the family is called Beelzebul (the devil), then the other members of the family will be called worse names!

25 It is enough for the disciple to become as his teacher, and the slave as his lord. If they called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more those of his household?

10:26 Feare them not therefore: for there is nothing couered, that shall not be reueiled; and hidde, that shall not be knowen.

26“So don’t be afraid of those people. Everything that is hidden will be shown. Everything that is secret will be made known.

26 Therefore, you should not fear them, for nothing is covered which will not be uncovered; and hidden, which will not be made known.

10:27 What I tell you in darkenesse, that speake yee in light: and what yee heare in the eare, that preach yee vpon the house tops.

27I tell you these things in the dark (secretly). But I want you to tell these things in the light. I speak these things quietly and only to you. But you should tell these things freely to all people.

27 What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light. And what you hear in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.

10:28 And feare not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soule: but rather feare him which is able to destroy both soule and body in hell.

28Don’t be afraid of people. They can only kill the body. They cannot kill the soul. The only one you should fear is the One (God) that can destroy the body and the soul. He can send the body and the soul to hell.

28 And you should not fear the ones killing the body, but not being able to kill the soul. But rather fear Him being able to destroy both soul and body in Hell.

10:29 Are not two Sparrowes solde for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.

29When birds are sold, two small birds cost only a penny. But not even one of prophet A person that spoke for God. those little birds can die without your Father knowing it.

29 Are not two sparrows sold for an assarion? Yet not one of them shall fall to the ground without your Father.

10:30 But the very haires of your head are all numbred.

30God even knows how many hairs are on your head.

30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.

10:31 Feare yee not therefore, ye are of more value then many Sparrowes.

31So don’t be afraid. You are worth much more than many birds.

31 Then do not fear; you are better than many sparrows.

10:32 Whosoeuer therefore shall confesse mee before men, him will I confesse also before my Father which is in heauen.

32“When a person stands before other people and says he believes in me, then I will say that person belongs to me. I will say this before my Father in heaven.

32 Then everyone who shall confess Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in Heaven.

10:33 But whosoeuer shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heauen.

33But when a person stands before people and says he does not believe in me, then I will say that person does not belong to me. I will say this before my Father in heaven.

33 But whoever denies Me before men, I also will deny him before My Father in Heaven.

10:34 Thinke not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

34“Don’t think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace. I came to bring a sword.

34 Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.

10:35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, & the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

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35 I came to divide a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a bride against her mother-in-law.

10:36 And a mans foes shalbe they of his owne houshold.

35–36I have come to make this happen: ‘The people in a person’s own family will be his enemies. A son will be against his father. A daughter will be against her mother. A daughter-in-law will be against her mother-in-law.’

36 "Ones hostile to the man shall be those of his own house." Mic. 7:6

10:37 He that loueth father or mother more then me, is not worthy of me: and he that loueth sonne or daughter more then me, is not worthy of me.

37“Any person that loves his father or mother more than he loves me is not good enough to follow me. Any person who loves his son or daughter more than he loves me is not good enough to follow me.

37 The one loving father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And the one loving son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

10:38 And he that taketh not his crosse, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

38If a person will not accept the cross (suffering) that will be given to him when he follows me, then that person is not good enough for me.

38 And who does not take up his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.

10:39 He that findeth his life, shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake, shall find it.

39Any person that loves his life {more than he loves me} will lose true life. Any person that gives up his life for me will find true life.

39 The one finding his life shall lose it. And the one losing his life on account of Me shall find it.

10:40 He that receiueth you, receiueth me: and he that receiueth mee, receiueth him that sent me.

40The person that accepts you also accepts me. And the person that accepts me also accepts the One (God) that sent me.

40 The one receiving you receives Me, and the one receiving Me receives Him who sent Me.

10:41 He that receiueth a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, shall receiue a Prophets reward: and he that receiueth a righteous man, in the name of a righteous man, shal receiue a righteous mans reward.

41Any person that meets a prophet* and accepts him will get the same reward a prophet gets. And any person that accepts a good man because that man is good will get the same reward a good man gets.

41 The one receiving a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and the one receiving a just one in the name of a just one will receive a just one's reward.

10:42 And whosoeuer shall giue to drinke vnto one of these litle ones, a cup of cold water onely, in the name of a disciple, verily I say vnto you, hee shall in no wise lose his reward.

42If any person helps one of these little ones because they are my followers, then that person will truly get his reward. That person will get his reward even if he only gave my follower a cup of cold water.”

42 And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to drink to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, In no way will he lose his reward.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

Zealot Literally, “Cananaean,” an Aramaic word meaning “Zealot” or “Enthusiast.” The Zealots were a group of Jewish patriots.

Samaritans People from Samaria. They were part Jewish, but the Jews did not accept them as pure Jews.

leprosy A very bad skin disease.

Shake their dust off your feet A warning. It would show that they were finished talking to these people.

Sodom and Gomorrah Cities that God destroyed to punish the evil people that lived there.

synagogue(s) Synagogues were places where Jews gathered for prayer, study of the Scriptures, and other public meetings.

Son of Man A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13–14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

prophet A person that spoke for God.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 11

(2006 EVD) Matthew 11

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 11

11:1 And it came to passe, when Iesus had made an end of commaunding his twelue Disciples, hee departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.

1Jesus finished telling these things to his twelve followers. Then Jesus left there and went to the towns in Galilee to teach the people and tell them {about God}.

1 ś And it happened when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, He left there to teach and to proclaim in their cities.

11:2 Now when Iohn had heard in the prison the workes of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,

2John the Baptizer was in prison. He heard about the things Christ was doing. So John sent some of his followers to Jesus.

2 But hearing in the prison of the works of Christ, sending two of his disciples,

11:3 And said vnto him, Art thou hee that should come? Or doe wee looke for another?

3John’s followers asked Jesus, “Are you the man that {John said} was coming, or should we wait for another man?”

3 John said to Him, Are You the One coming, or are we to look for another?

11:4 Iesus answered and saide vnto them, Go and shew Iohn againe those things which we doe heare and see:

4Jesus answered, “Go back to John and tell him about the things that you hear and see:

4 And answering, Jesus said to them, Going, relate to John what you hear and see:

11:5 The blind receiue their sight, and the lame walke, the lepers are cleansed, and the deafe heare, the dead are raised vp, and the poore haue the Gospel preached to them.

5Blind people are able to see again; crippled people are able to walk again; people that have leprosy* are healed; deaf people can hear again; dead people are raised from death; and the Good News* is told to the poor people.

5 The blind receive sight, and the lame walk; lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear; the dead are raised, and the poor are given the gospel. Isa. 61:1

11:6 And blessed is he, whoseouer shal not be offended in me.

6The person that can accept* me is blessed.”

6 And blessed is the one, whoever shall not be offended in Me.

11:7 And as they departed, Iesus began to say vnto the multitudes concerning Iohn, what went ye out into the wildernesse to see? a reede shaken with the winde?

7While John’s followers were leaving, Jesus began talking to the people about John. Jesus said, “What did you people go out to the desert to see? A weed* blown by the wind? No!

7 ś But as these were going, Jesus began to say to the crowds about John, What did you go out into the wilderness to behold? A reed being shaken with the wind?

11:8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they that weare soft cloathing, are in kings houses.

8Really, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No! Those people that wear fine clothes live in king’s palaces.

8 But what did you go out to see? A man being clothed in soft garments? Behold, those wearing soft things are in the houses of kings.

11:9 But what went ye out for to see? A Prophet? yea, I say vnto you, and more then a Prophet.

9So what did you go out to see? A prophet*? Yes, and I tell you, John is more than a prophet.

9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and one more excellent than a prophet.

11:10 For this is he of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

10This Scripture* was written about John: ‘Listen! I (God) will send my helper* ahead of you. He will prepare the way for you.’

10 For this is the one about whom it has been written: "Behold, I send out My messenger before Your face, who shall prepare Your way before You." Mal. 3:1

11:11 Uerely I say vnto you, Among them that are borne of women, there hath not risen a greater then Iohn the Baptist: notwithstanding, hee that is least in the kingdome of heauen, is greater then he.

11I tell you the truth: John the Baptizer is greater than any man that has ever lived. But even the least important person in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.

11 Truly I say to you, There has not arisen among those born of a woman any greater than John the Baptist. But the least in the kingdom of Heaven is greater than he is.

11:12 And from the dayes of Iohn the Baptist, vntill now, the kingdome of heauen suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

12Since the time John the Baptizer came until now, the kingdom of heaven has been going forward strongly.*People using force have been trying to get the kingdom.

12 But from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of Heaven suffers violence, and the violent seize it.

11:13 For all the Prophets, and the Law prophecied vntill Iohn.

13All the prophets* and the law {of Moses} spoke until the time John came. They told about the things that would happen.

13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.

11:14 And if ye wil receiue it, this is Elias which was for to come.

14And if you will believe the things the law and the prophets said, then you will believe that John is Elijah.* The law and the prophets said he would come.

14 And if you are willing to receive, he is Elijah, the one going to come.

11:15 Hee that hath eares to heare, let him heare.

15You people that hear me, listen!

15 The one having ears to hear, let him hear.

11:16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like vnto children, sitting in the markets, and calling vnto their fellowes,

16“What can I say about the people that live today? What are they like? The people today are like children sitting in the market place. One group of children calls to the other group,

16 ś But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like little children sitting in the markets, and calling to their mates,

11:17 And saying, we haue piped vnto you, and ye haue not danced: wee haue mourned vnto you, and ye haue not lamented.

17 ‘We played flute music for you, but you did not dance; we sang a sad song, but you were not sad.’

17 and saying, We piped to you, and you did not dance; we mourned to you, and you did not wail.

11:18 For Iohn came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, he hath a deuill.

18{Why do I say people are like that?} Because John came, and he did not eat {like other people} or drink wine. And people say, ‘He has a demon* inside him.’

18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He has a demon.

11:19 The sonne of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a wine bibber, a friend of publicanes and sinners: but wisedom is iustified of her children.

19The Son of Man* came eating {like other people} and drinking wine, and people say, ‘Look at him! He eats too much and drinks too much wine. He is a friend of tax collectors* and other bad people.’ But wisdom is shown to be right by the things it does.”

19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a wine drinker, and a friend of tax collectors, and of sinners. And wisdom was justified by her children.

11:20 Then began he to vpbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not.

20Then Jesus criticized the cities where he did most of his miracles.* Jesus criticized those cities because the people there did not change their lives and stop sinning.

20 Then He began to reproach the cities in which most of His powerful acts had occurred, for they did not repent.

11:21 Woe vnto thee Chorazin, woe vnto thee Bethsaida: for if the mightie workes which were done in you, had bene done in Tyre and Sidon, they would haue repented long agoe in sackcloth and ashes.

21Jesus said, “It will be bad for you Chorazin.* It will be bad for you Bethsaida.* I did many miracles in you. If those same miracles had happened in Tyre and Sidon,* then those people in Tyre and Sidon would have changed their lives a long time ago. Those people would have worn sackcloth* and put ashes on themselves to show that they were sorry for their sins.

21 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the powerful acts which have taken place in you had happened in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

11:22 But I say vnto you, It shall bee more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of iudgement, then for you.

22But I tell you, on the day of judgment it will be worse for you than for Tyre and Sidon.

22 But I say to you, It shall be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon in Judgment Day than for you.

11:23 And thou Capernaum, which art exalted vnto heauen, shalt be brought downe to hell: For if the mighty works which haue beene done in thee, had bin done in Sodome, it would haue remained vntil this day.

23And you, Capernaum,* will you be lifted up to heaven? No! You will be thrown down to the place of death. I did many miracles in you. If those same miracles had happened in Sodom,* {the people of} Sodom {would have stopped sinning and it} would still be a city today.

23 And you, Capernaum, who "have been exalted to the heaven, you will be thrown down to Hades." For if the powerful acts happening in you had taken place in Sodom, it would remain until today. Isa. 14:13, 15

11:24 But I say vnto you, that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom, in ye day of iudgment, then for thee.

24But I tell you it will be worse for you in the day of judgment than for Sodom.”

24 But I say to you, It will be more bearable for the land of Sodom in Judgment Day than for you.

11:25 At that time Iesus answered, and said, I thanke thee, O Father, Lord of heauen and earth, because thou hast hid these things fro the wise & prudent, & hast reueiled them vnto babes.

25Then Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. I praise you because you have hidden these things from the wise and smart people. But you have shown these things to people that are like little children.

25 ś Answering at that time, Jesus said, I praise You, Father, Lord of Heaven and of earth, because You hid these things from the sophisticated and cunning and revealed them to babes.

11:26 Euen so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.

26Yes, Father, you did this because this is what you really wanted to do.

26 Yes, Father, for so it was pleasing before You.

11:27 All things are deliuered vnto me of my father: and no man knoweth the sonne but the father: neither knoweth any man the father, saue the sonne, and hee to whomsoeuer the sonne will reueile him.

27“My Father has given me all things. No person knows the Son—only the Father knows the Son. And no person knows the Father— only the Son knows the Father. And the only people that will know about the Father are those people the Son chooses to tell.

27 All things were yielded up to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father, except the Son, and the one to whom the Son purposes to reveal Him.

11:28 Come vnto me all yee that labour, and are heauy laden, and I will giue you rest.

28“Come to me all you people that are tired and have heavy burdens. I will give you rest.

28 Come to Me, all those laboring and being burdened, and I will give you rest.

11:29 Take my yoke vpon you, and learne of me, for I am meeke and lowly in heart: and yee shall find rest vnto your soules.

29Accept my work and learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will find rest for your souls.

29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, because I am meek and lowly in heart, "and you will find rest to your souls." Jer. 6:16

11:30 For my yoke is easie, and my burden is light.

30Yes, the work that I ask you to accept is easy. The burden I give you to carry is not heavy.”

30 For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

leprosy A very bad skin disease.

Good News The news that God has made a way for people to have their sins forgiven and live with him forever.

can accept Literally, “is not offended by.”

weed Literally, “reed.” Jesus means that John was not weak.

prophet A person that spoke for God.

Scripture Part of the Holy Writings—the Old Testament.

helper Literally, “messenger.”

has been … strongly Or, “has suffered violence.”

prophets People that spoke for God. Some of them wrote books that are part of the Old Testament.

Elijah See Mal. 4:5–6.

demon(s) Demons are evil spirits from the devil.

Son of Man A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13–14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

tax collector(s) Jews hired by the Romans to collect taxes. They often cheated, and the other Jews hated them.

miracle(s) Amazing works done by God’s power.

Chorazin, Bethsaida Towns by Lake Galilee where Jesus preached to the people.

Tyre and Sidon Towns in Lebanon where bad people lived.

sackcloth A rough cloth made from animal hair. People sometimes wore it to show sadness.

Capernaum A town in Galilee where Jesus taught.

Sodom A city that God destroyed to punish the evil people that lived there.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 12

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12:1 At that time, Iesus went on the Sabbath day thorow the corne, & his Disciples were an hungred, and beganne to pluck the eares of corne, and to eate.

1About that same time, Jesus was walking through the fields of grain on a Sabbath day.* Jesus’ followers were with him, and they were hungry. So the followers began to pick the grain and eat it.

1 ś At that time on the sabbath, Jesus went through the grain fields. And His disciples were hungry, and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat.

12:2 But when the Pharises saw it, they said vnto him, Behold, thy Disciples doe that which is not lawfull to doe vpon the Sabbath day.

2The Pharisees* saw this. They said to Jesus, “Look! Your followers are doing something that is against the {Jewish} law to do on the Sabbath day.”

2 But seeing, the Pharisees said to Him, Behold, your disciples are doing what it is not lawful to do on the sabbath.

12:3 But he said vnto them, Haue yee not read what Dauid did when hee was an hungred, and they that were with him,

3Jesus said to them, “You have read what David* did when he and the people with him were hungry.

3 But He said to them, Have you not read what David did, when he and those with him hungered?

12:4 How he entred into the house of God, and did eate the shew bread, which was not lawfull for him to eate, neither for them which were with him, but, only for the Priests?

4David went into God’s house. David and the people with him ate the bread that was offered to God. It was against the law for David or the people with him to eat that bread. Only the priests were allowed to eat it.

4 How he entered into the house of God, and he ate the Loaves of the Presentation, which it was not lawful for him to eat, nor for those with him, but for the priests only?

12:5 Or haue yee not read in the law, how that on the Sabbath dayes the Priests in the Temple profane the Sabbath, and are blamelesse?

5And you have read in the law {of Moses} that on every Sabbath day* the priests at the temple* break the law about the Sabbath day. But the priests are not wrong for doing that.

5 Or have you not read in the Law that on the sabbaths the priests in the temple profane the sabbath and are guiltless?

12:6 But I saye vnto you, that in this place is one greater then the Temple.

6I tell you that there is something here that is greater than the temple.

6 But I say to you, One greater than the temple is here.

12:7 But if yee had knowen what this meaneth, I will haue mercy, and not sacrifice, yee would not haue condemned the guiltlesse.

7The Scripture* says, ‘I don’t want animal sacrifices; I want you to show kindness to people.’* You don’t really know what those words mean. If you understood those words, then you would not judge those people that have done nothing wrong.

7 But if you had known what this is, "I desire mercy and not sacrifice," you would not have condemned the guiltless. Hos. 6:6

12:8 For the sonne of man is Lord euen of the Sabbath day.

8“The Son of Man* is Lord (ruler) over the Sabbath day.*”

8 For the Son of Man is also Lord of the sabbath.

12:9 And when hee was departed thence, he went into their Synagogue.

9Jesus left that place and went into their synagogue.*

9 And moving from there, He came into their synagogue.

12:10 And behold, there was a man which had his hand withered, and they asked him, saying, Is it lawfull to heale on the Sabbath dayes? That they might accuse him.

10In the synagogue there was a man with a crippled hand. Some Jews there were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus of doing wrong. So they asked Jesus, “Is it right to heal on the Sabbath day?”*

10 And, behold, a man having a withered hand was there. And they asked Him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbaths? (that they might accuse Him).

12:11 And hee said vnto them, What man shal there be among you, that shall haue one sheepe: and if it fall into a pit on the Sabbath day, will hee not lay hold on it, and lift it out?

11Jesus answered, “If any of you has a sheep, and the sheep falls into a ditch on the Sabbath day,* then you will take the sheep and help it out of the ditch.

11 But He said to them, What man of you will be who will have one sheep, and if this one fall into a pit on the sabbaths, will he not lay hold of it and raise it up?

12:12 How much then is a man better then a shepe? Wherfore it is lawfull to doe well on the Sabbath dayes.

12Surely a man is more important than a sheep. So the law {of Moses} allows people to do good things on the Sabbath day.”

12 How much more, then, does a man excel a sheep! So that it is lawful to do well on the sabbaths.

12:13 Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand: and hee stretched it forth, and it was restored whole, like as the other.

13Then Jesus said to the man with the crippled hand, “Let me see your hand.” The man put his hand out for Jesus, and the hand became well again, the same as the other hand.

13 Then He said to the man, Stretch out your hand! And he stretched out. And it was restored sound as the other.

12:14 Then the Pharises went out, and held a counsell against him, how they might destroy him.

14But the Pharisees* left and made plans to kill Jesus.

14 ś But as they were leaving, the Pharisees took up a council against Him, how they might destroy Him.

12:15 But when Iesus knew it, hee withdrew himselfe from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all,

15Jesus knew what the Pharisees* were doing. So Jesus left that place. Many people followed Jesus, and he healed all the sick people.

15 But knowing, Jesus withdrew from there. And great crowds followed Him, and He healed them all

12:16 And charged them that they should not make him knowen:

16But Jesus warned the people not to tell other people who he was.

16 and warned them that they should not make Him manifest.

12:17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the Prophet, saying,

17Jesus did these things to make happen what Isaiah the prophet* said. Isaiah said,

17 So that might be fulfilled that spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

12:18 Behold, my seruant whom I haue chosen, my beloued in whom my soule is well pleased: I will put my spirit vpon him, and he shall shew iudgement to the Gentiles.

18 “Here is my servant; I (God) have chosen him. I love him, and I am pleased with him; I will put my Spirit* on him, and he will judge the nations fairly.

18 "Behold My Child whom I chose, My Beloved, in whom My soul has delighted! I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will declare judgment to the nations.

12:19 He shall not striue, nor cry, neither shall any man heare his voice in the streets.

19 He will not argue or shout; People will not hear his voice in the streets.

19 He will not strive nor cry out, nor will anyone hear His voice in the streets.

12:20 A bruised reed shal he not breake, and smoking flaxe shall he not quench, till he send forth iudgment vnto victory.

20 He will not break the reed that is already bent; He will not stop the light that has almost stopped burning. He will continue until he makes fair judgment win the victory.

20 A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, until He bring forth judgment to victory." Isa. 42:1-3

12:21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

21 All people will hope in him.”

21 "And the nations will hope in His name." Isa. 42:1-4

12:22 Then was brought vnto him one possessed with a deuill, blinde, and dumbe: and hee healed him, insomuch that the blinde and dumbe both spake and saw.

22Then some people brought a man to Jesus. This man was blind and could not talk, because he had a demon* inside him. Jesus healed the man, and the man could talk and see.

22 ś Then one having been demon-possessed was brought to Him, blind and dumb. And He healed him, so that the blind and dumb one could both speak and see.

12:23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is this the sonne of Dauid?

23All the people were amazed. The people said, “Maybe this man (Jesus) is the Son of David* {that God promised to send to us}!”

23 And all the crowds were amazed, and said, Is this not the Son of David?

12:24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doeth not cast out deuils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the deuils.

24The Pharisees* heard the people saying this. The Pharisees said, “This man uses the power of Beelzebul (the devil) to force demons* out of people. Beelzebul is the ruler of demons.”

24 But hearing, the Pharisees said, This One does not cast out demons except by Beelzebub, ruler of the demons.

12:25 And Iesus knew their thoughts, and said vnto them, Euery kingdome diuided against it selfe, is brought to desolation: and euery citie or house diuided against it selfe, shall not stand.

25Jesus knew the things that the Pharisees* were thinking. So Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom that is fighting against itself will be destroyed. And every city that is divided cannot continue. And every family that is divided cannot succeed.

25 But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, He said to them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to ruin. And every city or house divided against itself will not stand.

12:26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is diuided against himselfe; how shall then his kingdome stand?

26So if Satan (the devil) forces out his own demons,* then Satan is divided. And his kingdom will not be able to continue.

26 And if Satan throws out Satan, he was divided against himself. How then will his kingdom stand?

12:27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out deuils, by whom doe your children cast them out? Therefore they shall be your Iudges.

27You say that I use the power of Beelzebul to force out demons.* If that is true, then what power do your people use when they force out demons? So your own people will prove that you are wrong.

27 And if I throw out the demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your sons cast them out? Because of this, they shall be your judges.

12:28 But if I cast out deuils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdome of God is come vnto you.

28But I use the power of God’s Spirit to force out demons. This shows that the kingdom of God has come to you.

28 But if I cast out the demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come on you.

12:29 Or else, how can one enter into a strong mans house, & spoile his goods, except hee first binde the strong man, and then he will spoile his house.

29“If a person wants to enter a strong man’s house and steal his things, first the person must tie the strong man. Then the person can steal the things from the strong man’s house.

29 Or how is anyone able to enter the house of the strong one and plunder his goods, if he does not first bind the strong one; and then he will plunder his house?

12:30 He that is not with me, is against me: and hee that gathereth not with me, scattereth abroad.

30“If a person is not with me, then he is against me. The person that does not work with me is working against me.

30 The one who is not with Me is against Me, and the one who does not gather with Me scatters.

12:31 Wherefore I say vnto you, All maner of sinne and blasphemie shall be forgiuen vnto men: but the blasphemie against the holy Ghost, shall not bee forgiuen vnto men.

31So I tell you, people can be forgiven of every sin they do. And people can be forgiven for every bad thing they say. But if a person speaks against (refuses to accept) the Holy Spirit,* then that person will not be forgiven.

31 Because of this, I say to you, Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men, but the blasphemy concerning the Spirit shall not be forgiven to men.

12:32 And whosoeuer speaketh a word against the sonne of man, it shall be forgiuen him: but whosoeuer speaketh against the holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiuen him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

32Any person that says things against the Son of Man* can be forgiven. But any person that says things against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. That person will not be forgiven now or in the future.

32 And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, not in this age nor in the coming one.

12:33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good: Or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: For the tree is knowen by his fruit.

33“If you want good fruit, you must make the tree good. If your tree is not good then it will have bad fruit. A tree is known by the kind of fruit it makes.

33 Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree corrupt and its fruit corrupt; for the tree is known by the fruit.

12:34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being euil, speake good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.

34You snakes! You are evil people! How can you say anything good? The mouth speaks the things that are in the heart.

34 Offspring of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart, bringeth foorth good things: and an euill man out of the euill treasure, bringeth foorth euill things.

35A good person has good things saved in his heart. And so he speaks the good things that come from his heart. But an evil person has evil saved in his heart. So he speaks the evil things that come from his heart.

35 The good man out of the good treasure of the heart puts forth good things. And the evil man out of the evil treasure puts forth evil things.

12:36 But I say vnto you, That euery idle word that men shall speake, they shall giue accompt thereof in the day of Iudgement.

36And I tell you that people will have to explain about every careless thing they have said. This will happen on the day of judgment.

36 But I say to you, that every idle word, whatever men may speak, they shall give an account of it in Judgment Day.

12:37 For by thy wordes thou shalt bee iustified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

37The words you have said will be used to judge you. Some of your words will make you right, but some of your words will make you guilty.”

37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

12:38 Then certaine of the Scribes, and of the Pharisees, answered, saying, Master, we would see a signe from thee.

38Then some of the Pharisees* and teachers of the law answered Jesus. They said, “Teacher, we want to see you do a miracle* as a sign (proof).”

38 ś Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, Teacher, we desire to see a sign from You.

12:39 But hee answered, and said to them, An euill and adulterous generation seeketh after a signe, and there shall no signe be giuen to it, but the signe of the Prophet Ionas.

39Jesus answered, “Evil and sinful people are the ones that want to see a miracle for a sign (proof). But no miracle will be given as a sign to those people. The only sign will be the miracle that happened to the prophet* Jonah.

39 But answering, He said to them, An evil and adulterous generation seeks a sign, and a sign shall not be given to it, except the sign of Jonah the prophet.

12:40 For as Ionas was three dayes and three nights in the whales belly: so shal the sonne of man be three daies and three nights in the heart of the earth.

40Jonah was in the stomach of the big fish for three days and three nights. In the same way, the Son of Man* will be in the grave three days and three nights.

40 And even as "Jonah was in the belly of the huge fish three days and three nights," so shall the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights. Jon. 1:17

12:41 The men of Nineue shall rise in iudgement with this generation, and shall condemne it, because they repented at the preaching of Ionas, and behold, a greater then Ionas is here.

41On the judgment day, you people that live now will be compared with the people from Nineveh,* and they will be witnesses to show that you are wrong (guilty). Why? Because when Jonah preached to those people, they changed their hearts and lives. And you are listening to someone greater than Jonah, {but you refuse to change}!

41 Men, Ninevites, will stand up in the Judgment with this generation and will condemn it. For they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and, behold, a Greater-than-Jonah is here.

12:42 The Queene of the South shall rise vp in the iudgement with this generation, and shall condemne it: for she came from the vttermost parts of the earth to heare the wisedome of Solomon, and behold, a greater then Solomon is here.

42On the judgment day, you people that live now will also be compared with the Queen of the South,* and she will be a witness to show that you are wrong (guilty). Why? Because she traveled from far, far away to listen to Solomon’s wise teaching. And I tell you that someone greater than Solomon is right here, {but you won’t listen to me}!

42 The queen of the south will be raised in the Judgment with this generation and will condemn it. For she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and, behold, a Greater-than-Solomon is here.

12:43 When the vncleane spirit is gone out of a man, hee walketh thorow dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.

43“When an evil spirit {from the devil} comes out of a person, that spirit travels through dry places looking for a place to rest. But that spirit finds no place to rest.

43 But when the unclean spirit goes from a man, he goes through dry places seeking rest and does not find it.

12:44 Then he saith, I will returne into my house from whence I came out; And when he is come, he findeth it emptie, swept, and garnished.

44So the spirit says, ‘I will go back to the home (person) I left.’ When the spirit comes back to that person, the spirit finds that home (person) still empty. That home is swept clean and made neat.

44 Then he says, I will return to my house from which I came out. And coming, he finds it standing empty, swept and decorated.

12:45 Then goeth he, and taketh with himselfe seuen other spirits more wicked then himselfe, and they enter in and dwell there: And the last state of that man is worse then the first. Euen so shal it be also vnto this wicked generation.

45Then the evil spirit goes out and brings seven other spirits more evil than itself. Then all the spirits go into that person and live there. And that person has even more trouble than he had before. It is the same way with the evil people that live today.”

45 Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more evil than himself, and entering dwells there. And the last things of that man become worse than the first. So it will be also to this evil generation.

12:46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speake with him.

46While Jesus was talking to the people his mother and brothers stood outside. They wanted to talk to Jesus.

46 ś But while He was yet speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him.

12:47 Then one saide vnto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speake with thee.

47A person told Jesus, “Your mother and brothers are waiting for you outside. They want to talk to you.”

47 Then one said to Him, Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak to You.

12:48 But he answered, and said vnto him that told him, Who is my mother? And who are my brethren?

48Jesus answered, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”

48 But answering, He said to the one speaking to Him, Who is My mother? And who are My brothers?

12:49 And hee stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold, my mother and my brethren.

49Then Jesus pointed to his followers and said, “See! These people are my mother and my brothers.

49 And stretching out His hand to His disciples, He said, Behold, My mother and My brothers.

12:50 For whosoeuer shall doe the will of my Father which is in heauen, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

50My true brother and sister and mother is any person that does the things my Father in heaven wants.”

50 For whoever does the will of My Father in Heaven, that one is My brother and sister and mother.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

Pharisees The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that claimed to follow carefully all Jewish laws and customs.

David King of Israel about 1000 years before Christ.

temple The special building in Jerusalem for Jewish worship.

Scripture Part of the Holy Writings—the Old Testament.

‘I don’t … people’ Quote from Hos. 6:6.

Son of Man A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13–14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

synagogue(s) Synagogues were places where Jews gathered for prayer, study of the Scriptures, and other public meetings.

“Is it right … day” It was against Jewish law to work on the Sabbath day.

Sabbath day Saturday, a special day for Jews to rest and honor God.

Pharisees The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that claimed to follow carefully all Jewish laws and customs.

prophet A person that spoke for God. Sometimes a prophet told things that would happen in the future.

Spirit, Holy Spirit Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God’s work among people in the world.

demon(s) Demons are evil spirits from the devil.

Son of David Name for the Christ (Messiah). He was from the family of David, king of Israel about 1000 years B.C.

if Satan … demons Literally, “if Satan forces out Satan.”

miracle(s) Amazing works done by God’s power.

prophet A person that spoke for God. Jonah’s story is in the Old Testament book of Jonah.

Nineveh City where Jonah preached. Read Jonah 3.

Queen of the South Queen of Sheba. She traveled 1000 miles to learn God’s wisdom from Solomon. Read 1 Kings 10:1–13.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 13

(2006 EVD) Matthew 13

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 13

13:1 The same day went Iesus out of the house, and sate by the sea side.

1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake.

1 ś And going out from the house in that day, Jesus sat down by the sea.

13:2 And great multitudes were gathered together vnto him, so that hee went into a ship, and sate, and the whole multitude stood on the shore.

2Many, many people gathered around Jesus. So Jesus got into a boat and sat down. All the people stayed on the shore.

2 And great crowds were gathered to Him, so that having entered the boat, He sat down. And all the crowd stood on the shore.

13:3 And hee spake many things vnto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went foorth to sow.

3Then Jesus used stories to teach the people many things. Jesus said: “A farmer went out to plant his seed.

3 And He spoke to them many things in parables, saying: Behold, the sower went out to sow.

13:4 And when he sowed, some seedes fell by the wayes side, and the foules came, and deuoured them vp.

4While the farmer was planting, some seed fell by the road. The birds came and ate all that seed.

4 And in his sowing, some fell by the roadside, and the birds came and ate them.

13:5 Some fell vpon stony places, where they had not much earth: and foorth with they sprung vp, because they had no deepenesse of earth.

5Some seed fell on rocky ground. The ground there did not have enough dirt. The seed grew very fast there, because the ground was not deep.

5 And other fell on the stony places where they did not have much earth, and it immediately sprang up because it had no deepness of earth.

13:6 And when the Sunne was vp, they were scorched: and because they had not root, they withered away.

6But when the sun rose, it burned the plants. The plants died because they did not have deep roots.

6 And the sun rising, it was scorched; and because of having no root, it was dried up.

13:7 And some fell among thorns: and the thornes sprung vp, & choked them.

7Some other seed fell among thorny weeds. The weeds grew and stopped the good plants from growing.

7 And other fell on the thorn-bushes, and the thorn-bushes grew up and choked them.

13:8 But other fell into good ground, and brought foorth fruit, some an hundred folde, some sixtie folde, some thirty folde.

8Some other seed fell on good ground. In the good ground, the seed grew and made grain. Some plants made a hundred times more grain. Some plants made sixty times more, and some made thirty times more grain.

8 And other fell on the good ground and yielded fruit; indeed, one a hundredfold, and one sixty, and one thirty.

13:9 Who hath eares to heare, let him heare.

9You people that hear me, listen!”

9 The one having ears to hear, let him hear.

13:10 And the disciples came, and sayd vnto him, Why speakest thou vnto them in parables?

10The followers came to Jesus and asked, “Why do you use these stories to teach the people?”

10 And coming near, the disciples said to Him, Why do You speak to them in parables?

13:11 He answered, and said vnto them, Because it is giuen vnto you to know the mysteries of the kingdome of heauen, but to them it is not giuen.

11Jesus answered, “Only you can know the secret truths about the kingdom of heaven. Those other people cannot know these secret truths.

11 And answering, He said to them, Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of Heaven, but it has not been given to those.

13:12 For whosoeuer hath, to him shall be giuen, and he shall haue more abundance: but whosoeuer hath not, from him shall be taken away, euen that hee hath.

12The person that has {some understanding} will be given more. And he will have even more than he needs. But the person that does not have {much understanding} will lose even the little {understanding} that he has.

12 For whoever has, to him will be given, and he will have overabundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.

13:13 Therefore speake I to then in parables: because they seeing, see not: and hearing, they heare not, neither doe they vnderstand.

13This is why I use these stories to teach the people: The people see, but they don’t really see. The people hear, but they don’t really understand.

13 Because of this, I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.

13:14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecie of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall heare, and shall not vnderstand: and seeing yee shall see, and shall not perceiue.

14So these people show that the things Isaiah said about them are true: ‘You people will listen and you will hear, but you will not understand. You people will look and you will see, but you will not understand what you see.

14 And the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled on them, which says, "In hearing you will hear and in no way understand, and seeing you will see yet in no way perceive.

13:15 For this peoples heart is waxed grosse, and their eares are dull of hearing, and their eyes they haue closed, lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and heare with their eares, and should vnderstand with their heart, and should be conuerted, and I should heale them.

15 Yes, the minds of these people (the Jews) are now closed. They have ears, but they don’t listen. And they refuse to see {the truth}.If their minds were not closed, they might see with their eyes; they might hear with their ears; they might understand with their minds. Then they might turn back to me and be healed.’

15 For the heart of this people has grown fat, and they heard heavily with the ears, and they have closed their eyes, that they not see with the eyes, or hear with the ears, and understand with the heart, and be converted, and I heal them." Isa. 6:9, 10

13:16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your eares, for they heare.

16But you are blessed. You understand the things you see with your eyes. And you understand the things you hear with your ears.

16 But your eyes are blessed because they see; and your ears because they hear.

13:17 For verely I say vnto you, that many Prophets, and righteous men haue desired to see those things which yee see, and haue not seene them: and to heare those things which ye heare, and haue not heard them.

17I tell you the truth. Many prophets* and good people wanted to see the things that you now see. But they did not see these things. And many prophets and good people wanted to hear the things that you now hear. But they did not hear these things.

17 For truly I tell you that many prophets and righteous ones desired to see what you see and did not see, and to hear what you hear and did not hear.

13:18 Heare ye therefore the parable of the sower.

18“So listen to the meaning of that story about the farmer.

18 Then hear the parable of the sower:

13:19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdome, and vnderstandeth it not, then commeth the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sowen in his heart: this is hee which receiued seede by the way side.

19What is the seed that fell by the path? That seed is like the person that hears the teaching about the kingdom but does not understand it. The Evil One (the devil) comes and takes away the things that were planted in that person’s heart.

19 Everyone hearing the Word of the kingdom, and not understanding, then the evil one comes and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is that sown by the roadside.

13:20 But he that receiued the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, & anon with ioy receiueth it:

20And what is the seed that fell on rocky ground? That seed is like the person that hears the teaching and quickly and gladly accepts that teaching.

20 And that sown on the stony places is this: the one hearing the Word, and immediately receiving it with joy,

13:21 Yet hath hee not root in himselfe, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

21But that person does not let the teaching go deep into his life. He keeps that teaching only a short time. When trouble or persecution* comes because of the teaching he accepted, then he quickly quits.

21 but has no root in himself, but is temporary, and tribulation, or persecution occurring because of the Word, he is at once offended.

13:22 He also that receiued seed among the thorns, is he that heareth the word, and the care of this world, and the deceitfulnesse of riches choke the word, and he becommeth vnfruitfull.

22And what is the seed that fell among the thorny weeds? That seed is like the person that hears the teaching but lets worries about this life and love for money stop that teaching from growing. So the teaching does not make fruit* {in that person’s life}.

22 And that sown into the thorn bushes is this: the one hearing the Word, and the anxiety of this age, and the deceit of riches, choke the Word, and it becomes unfruitful.

13:23 But he that receiued seed into the good ground, is hee that heareth the word, and vnderstandeth it, which also beareth fruit, and bringeth foorth, some an hundred fold, some sixtie, some thirty.

23But what is the seed that fell on the good ground? That seed is like the person that hears the teaching and understands it. That person grows and makes fruit, sometimes a hundred times more, sometimes sixty times more, and sometimes thirty times more.”

23 But that sown on the good ground is this: the one hearing the Word, and understanding it, who indeed bears and yields fruit, one truly a hundredfold, and one sixty, and one thirty.

13:24 Another parable put he forth vnto them, saying; The kingdome of heauen is likened vnto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

24Then Jesus used another story to teach them. Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man that planted good seed in his field.

24 ś He put before them another parable, saying: The kingdom of Heaven is compared to a man sowing good seed in his fields.

13:25 But while men slept, his enemy came & sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

25That night, all the people were asleep. The man’s enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat. Then the enemy went away.

25 But while the men were sleeping, one hostile to him came and sowed darnel in the midst of the wheat, and went away.

13:26 But when the blade was sprung vp, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

26Later, the wheat grew and heads of grain grew on the wheat plants. But at the same time the weeds also grew.

26 And when the blade sprouted and produced fruit, then the darnel also appeared.

13:27 So the seruants of the housholder came, and said vnto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seede in thy field? From whence then hath it tares?

27Then the man’s servants came to him and said, ‘You planted good seed in your field. Where did the weeds come from?’

27 And coming near, the slaves of the housemaster said to him, Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? Then from where does it have the darnel?

13:28 He said vnto them, An enemy hath done this. The seruants said vnto him, Wilt thou then that we goe and gather them vp?

28“The man answered, ‘An enemy planted weeds.’ “The servants asked, ‘Do you want us to go pull the weeds?’

28 And he said to them, A man, an enemy did this. And the slaves said to him, Do you desire, then, that going out we should gather them?

13:29 But he said, Nay: lest while yee gather vp the tares, ye root vp also the wheat with them.

29“The man answered, ‘No, because when you pull up the weeds, you might also pull up the wheat.

29 But he said, No, lest gathering the darnel you should uproot the wheat with them.

13:30 Let both grow together vntil the haruest: and in the time of haruest, I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and binde them in bundels to burne them: but gather the wheat into my barne.

30Let the weeds and the wheat grow together until the harvest time. At the harvest time I will tell the workers this: First gather the weeds and tie them together to be burned. Then gather the wheat and bring it to my barn.’”

30 Allow both to grow together until the harvest. And in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, First gather the darnel, and bind them into bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my granary.

13:31 Another parable put he foorth vnto them, saying, The kingdome of heauen is like to a graine of mustard seed, which a man tooke, and sowed in his field.

31Then Jesus told the people another story: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. A person plants that seed in his field.

31 He put another parable before them, saying: The kingdom of Heaven is compared to a grain of mustard, which taking, a man sowed in his field;

13:32 Which indeed is the least of al seeds: but when it is growen, it is the greatest among herbes, and becommeth a tree: so that the birds of the aire come and lodge in the branches thereof.

32That seed is one of the smallest of all seeds. But when the seed grows, it is one of the largest garden plants. It becomes a tree, big enough for the birds to come and make nests in its branches.”

32 which indeed is less than all the seeds, but when it is grown it is greater than the plants, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the heaven come and roost in its branches.

13:33 Another parable spake he vnto them, The kingdome of heauen is like vnto leauen, which a woman tooke, and hid in three measures of meale, till the whole was leauened.

33Then Jesus told the people another story: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman mixes into a big bowl of flour to make bread. The yeast makes all the dough (bread) rise.”

33 He spoke another parable to them: The kingdom of Heaven is compared to leaven, which taking, a woman hid in three measures of meal until the whole was leavened.

13:34 All these things spake Iesus vnto the multitude in parables, and without a parable spake hee not vnto them:

34Jesus used stories to tell all these things to the people. Jesus always used stories to teach the people.

34 Jesus spoke all these things in parables to the crowds, and He did not speak to them without a parable,

13:35 That it might bee fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables, I wil vtter things which haue bin kept secret from the foundation of the world.

35This is the same as what the prophet* said: “I will speak using stories; I will tell things that have been secrets since the world was made.”

35 so that was fulfilled that spoken through the prophet, saying: "I will open My mouth in parables; I will speak out things hidden from the foundation of the world." Psa. 78:2

13:36 Then Iesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came vnto him, saying, Declare vnto vs the parable of the tares of the field.

36Then Jesus left the people and went into the house. His followers came to him and said, “Explain to us the meaning of the story about the weeds in the field.”

36 Then sending away the crowds, Jesus came into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, Explain to us the parable of the darnel of the field.

13:37 He answered, and said vnto them, Hee that soweth the good seed, is the sonne of man.

37Jesus answered, “The person that planted the good seed in the field is the Son of Man.*

37 And answering, He said to them, The One sowing the good seed is the Son of Man.

13:38 The field is the world. The good seed, are the children of the kingdome: but the tares are the children of the wicked one.

38The field is the world. The good seed are all the people who belong to God’s kingdom. The weeds are those people that belong to the Evil One (the devil).

38 And the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; but the darnel are the sons of the evil one.

13:39 The enemie that sowed them, is the deuill. The haruest, is the ende of the world. And the reapers are the Angels.

39And the enemy that planted the bad seed is the devil. The harvest time is the end of the world.* And the workers that gather are God’s angels.

39 And the hostile one who sowed them is the Devil, and the harvest is the end of the age, and the angels are the reapers.

13:40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burnt in the fire: so shall it be in the end of this world.

40“The weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire. It will be the same at the end of the world.*

40 Then as the darnel is gathered and is consumed in the fire, so it will be in the completion of this age.

13:41 The Sonne of man shall send forth his Angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdome all things that offend, and them which doe iniquitie:

41The Son of Man* will send his angels, and his angels will find the people that cause sin and all people that do evil. The angels will take those people out of his kingdom.

41 The Son of Man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all the offenses, and those who practice lawlessness.

13:42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wayling and gnashing of teeth.

42The angels will throw those people into the place of fire. In that place the people will be crying and grinding their teeth {with pain}.

42 And they will throw them into the furnace of fire; there will be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.

13:43 Then shall the righteous shine foorth as the Sunne, in the kingdome of their father. Who hath eares to heare, let him heare.

43Then the good people will shine like the sun. They will be in the kingdom of their Father. You people that hear me, listen!

43 Then the righteous will shine out like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. The one having ears to hear, let him hear.

13:44 Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto treasure hid in a field: the which when a man hath found, hee hideth, and for ioy thereof goeth and selleth all that hee hath, and buyeth that field.

44“The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field. One day a man found the treasure. The man was very happy to find the treasure. He hid the treasure in the field again. The man went and sold everything that he owned to buy that field.

44 ś Again, the kingdom of Heaven is compared to treasure being hidden in the field, which finding, a man hid; and for the joy of it, he goes and sells all things, as many as he has, and buys that field.

13:45 Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto a marchant man, seeking goodly pearles:

45“Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a salesman looking for fine pearls.

45 Again, the kingdom of Heaven is compared to a man, a merchant seeking excellent pearls;

13:46 Who when hee had found one pearle of great price, he went and solde all that he had, and bought it.

46One day the salesman found a very fine pearl. The salesman went and sold everything he had to buy that pearl.

46 who finding one very precious pearl, going away has sold all things, as many as he had, and bought it.

13:47 Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto a net that was cast into the sea, and gathered of euery kind,

47“Also, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was put into the lake. The net caught many different kinds of fish.

47 Again, the kingdom of Heaven is compared to a drag net thrown into the sea, and gathering together of every kind;

13:48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sate downe, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.

48The net became full, so the fishermen pulled the net to the shore. The fishermen sat down and put all the good fish in baskets. Then they threw away the bad fish.

48 which, when it was filled, drawing it up on the shore, and sitting down, they gathered the good into containers, and they threw out the rotten.

13:49 So shall it be at the ende of the world: the Angels shal come forth, and seuer the wicked from among the iust,

49It will be the same at the end of the world.* The angels will come and separate the evil people from the good people.

49 So it will be in the completion of the age: the angels will go out and will separate the evil from the midst of the righteous,

13:50 And shal cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing, and gnashing of teeth.

50The angels will throw the evil people into the place of fire. In that place the people will cry and grind their teeth {with pain}.”

50 and will throw them into the furnace of fire; there will be weeping and gnashing of the teeth.

13:51 Iesus saith vnto them, Haue ye vnderstood all these things? They say vnto him, Yea, Lord.

51{Then Jesus asked his followers,} “Do you understand all these things?” The followers said, “Yes, we understand.”

51 Jesus said to them, Have you understood all these things? They said to Him, Yes, Lord.

13:52 Then said he vnto them, Therefore euery Scribe which is instructed vnto the kingdom of heauen, is like vnto a man that is an housholder, which bringeth foorth out of his treasure things new and old.

52Then Jesus said to the followers, “So every teacher of the law who has been taught {the new things} about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house. He has new things and old things saved in that house. And he brings out those new things with the old things.”

52 And He said to them, Because of this, every scribe schooled to the kingdom of Heaven is like a man, a master of a house, who puts forth out of his treasure new and old.

13:53 And it came to passe, that when Iesus had finished these parables, hee departed thence.

53When Jesus finished teaching with these stories, he left there.

53 ś And it happened, when Jesus had finished these parables, He moved from there.

13:54 And when hee was come into his owne countrey, he taught them in their Synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisedome, and these mighty works?

54Jesus went to the town where he grew up. Jesus taught the people in the synagogue,* and the people were amazed. The people said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and this power to do miracles*?

54 And coming into His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, Where did this One get this wisdom, and the powerful works?

13:55 Is not this the Carpenters sonne? Is not his mother called Marie? and his brethren, Iames, and Ioses, and Simon, and Iudas?

55This is only the son of the carpenter. And his mother is Mary. His brothers are James, Joseph, Simon and Judas.

55 Is this not the carpenter's son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with vs? whence then hath this man all these things?

56And all his sisters are here with us. So where does this man get this wisdom and the power to do these things?”

56 And are not His sisters all with us? From where then did this One get all these things?

13:57 And they were offended in him. But Iesus said vnto them, A Prophet is not without honour, saue in his owne countrey, and in his owne house.

57And the people refused to accept Jesus. But Jesus said to the people, “Other people give honor to a prophet.* But people in that prophet’s own town or own home don’t give honor to him.”

57 And they were offended in Him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, except in his own fatherland, and in his own house.

13:58 And hee did not many mighty workes there, because of their vnbeliefe.

58The people there did not believe in Jesus. So Jesus did not do many miracles* there.

58 And He did not do many works of power there because of their unbelief.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

prophets People that spoke for God. Some of them wrote books that are part of the Old Testament.

persecution Being hurt or bothered by God’s enemies.

fruit The good things God wants his people to do.

prophet A person that spoke for God. Sometimes a prophet told things that would happen in the future.

Son of Man A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13–14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

world Literally, “age,” or “time.”

synagogue(s) Synagogues were places where Jews gathered for prayer, study of the Scriptures, and other public meetings.

miracle(s) Amazing works done by God’s power.

prophet A person that spoke for God.

Herod Herod Antipas, the son of Herod the Great.

John John the Baptizer; he told people about Christ’s coming. Read Mt. 3; Lk. 3.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 14

(2006 EVD) Matthew 14

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 14

14:1 At that time Herod the Tetrarch heard of the fame of Iesus,

1At that time Herod,* the ruler {of Galilee}, heard the things people said about Jesus.

1 ś At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the fame of Jesus.

14:2 And said vnto his seruants, This is Iohn the Baptist, hee is risen from the dead, and therfore mighty workes doe shew foorth themselues in him.

2So Herod said to his servants,“This man (Jesus) is really John the Baptizer. He must have risen from death. That is why he is able to do these miracles.*”

2 And he said to his servants, This is John the Baptist. He has risen from the dead, and because of this, powerful works are working in him.

14:3 For Herode had layd hold on Iohn, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias sake, his brother Philips wife.

3Before this time, Herod* had arrested John.* Herod had tied John with chains and put him into prison. Herod arrested John because of Herodias. Herodias was the wife of Philip, Herod’s brother.

3 For seizing John, Herod bound him and put him into prison, because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip.

14:4 For Iohn said vnto him, It is not lawfull for thee to haue her.

4Herod arrested John because John told Herod: “It is not right for you to have Herodias.”

4 For John said to him, It is not lawful for you to have her.

14:5 And when he would haue put him to death, hee feared the multitude, because they counted him as a Prophet.

5Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people. The people believed that John was a prophet.*

5 And desiring to kill him, he feared the multitude, because they held him as a prophet.

14:6 But when Herods birth day was kept, the daughter of Herodias daunced before them, and pleased Herode.

6On Herod’s* birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced for Herod and his group. Herod was very pleased with her.

6 But a birthday feast for Herod being held, the daughter of Herodias danced in the midst and pleased Herod.

14:7 Whereupon he promised with an oath, to giue her whatsoeuer she would aske.

7So Herod promised that he would give her anything she wanted.

7 So then he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.

14:8 And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Giue me heere Iohn Baptists head in a charger.

8Herodias told her daughter what to ask for. So she said to Herod, “Give me the head of John the Baptizer here on this plate.”

8 But she being urged on by her mother, she says, Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.

14:9 And the king was sorie: neuerthelesse for the othes sake, and them which sate with him at meate, he commanded it to be giuen her:

9King Herod was very sad. But he had promised to give the daughter anything she wanted. And the people eating with Herod had heard his promise. So Herod ordered that the thing she asked be done.

9 And the king was grieved, but because of the oaths, and those who reclined with him, he ordered it to be given.

14:10 And he sent, and beheaded Iohn in the prison.

10He sent men to cut off John’s head in the prison.

10 And sending, he beheaded John in the prison.

14:11 And his head was brought in a charger, and giuen to the Damsell: and she brought it to her mother.

11And the men brought John’s head on a plate and gave it to the girl. Then the girl took the head to her mother, Herodias.

11 And his head was brought on a platter and was given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.

14:12 And his Disciples came, and took vp the body, and buried it, and went and told Iesus.

12John’s followers came and got his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus what happened.

12 And having come, his disciples took the body and buried it; and coming, they reported to Jesus.

14:13 When Iesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship, into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foote, out of the cities.

13When Jesus heard what happened to John,* Jesus left in a boat. Jesus went alone to a place where there were no people. But the people heard that Jesus left. So the people left their towns and followed Jesus. They went by land to the same place Jesus went.

13 ś And having heard, Jesus withdrew privately from there in a boat, into a deserted place. And hearing, the crowds followed Him on foot out of the cities.

14:14 And Iesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was mooued with compassion toward them, and he healed their sicke.

14When Jesus came there, he saw many, many people there. Jesus felt sorry for them, and he healed the people that were sick.

14 And going out, Jesus saw a great crowd and was filled with pity toward them. And He healed their infirm ones.

14:15 And when it was euening, his Disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may goe into the villages, and buy themselues victuals.

15Late that afternoon, the followers came to Jesus and said, “No people live in this place. And it is already late. Send the people away so they can go to the towns and buy food for themselves.”

15 And evening coming, His disciples came near to Him saying, The place is deserted, and the hour is already gone by. Dismiss the crowds, that going away into the villages they may buy provisions for themselves.

14:16 But Iesus said vnto them, They neede not depart; giue yee them to eate.

16Jesus answered, “The people don’t need to go away. You give them some food to eat.”

16 But Jesus said to them, They have no need to go away. You give them food to eat.

14:17 And they say vnto him, We haue heere but fiue loaues, and two fishes.

17The followers answered, “But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish.”

17 But they said to Him, We have nothing here except five loaves and two fish.

14:18 He said, Bring them hither to me.

18Jesus said, “Bring the bread and the fish to me.”

18 And He said, Bring them here to Me.

14:19 And hee commanded the multitude to sit downe on the grasse, & tooke the fiue loaues, and the two fishes, and looking vp to heauen, hee blessed, and brake, and gaue the loaues to his Disciples, and the Disciples to the multitude.

19Then Jesus told the people to sit down on the grass. Jesus took the five loaves of bread and the two fish. Jesus looked into the sky and thanked God for the food. Then Jesus divided the loaves of bread. Jesus gave the bread to the followers, and the followers gave the bread to the people.

19 And commanding the crowds to recline on the grass, and taking the five loaves and two fish, looking up to Heaven, He blessed. And breaking, He gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the crowds.

14:20 And they did all eat, & were filled: and they tooke vp of the fragments that remained twelue baskets full.

20All the people ate and were filled. After the people finished eating, the followers filled twelve baskets with the pieces of food that were not eaten.

20 And all ate and were satisfied. And they took up the left over pieces, twelve hand-baskets full.

14:21 And they that had eaten, were about fiue thousand men, beside women and children.

21There were about five thousand men there that ate. There were also women and children that ate.

21 And the ones eating were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

14:22 And straightway Iesus constrained his Disciples to get into a ship, and to goe before him vnto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.

22Then Jesus made the followers get into the boat. Jesus told them to go to the other side of the lake. Jesus said that he would come later. Jesus stayed there to tell the people they could go home.

22 ś And immediately Jesus made His disciples get into a boat and to go before Him to the other side until He should dismiss the crowds.

14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went vp into a mountaine apart to pray: and when the euening was come, he was there alone:

23After Jesus said good-bye to the people, he went up into the hills. Jesus went there alone to pray. It was late, and Jesus was there alone.

23 And having dismissed the crowds, He went up into the mountain alone to pray. And evening coming on, He was there alone.

14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the Sea, tossed with waues: for the wind was contrary.

24At this time, the boat was already far away on the lake. The boat was having trouble because of the waves. The wind was blowing against it.

24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.

14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night, Iesus went vnto them, walking on the Sea.

25Between three and six o’clock in the morning, Jesus’ followers were still in the boat. Jesus came to them. He was walking on the water.

25 But in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea.

14:26 And when the Disciples saw him walking on the Sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit: and they cried out for feare.

26The followers saw Jesus walking on the water and they were afraid. They said, “It’s a ghost!” The followers shouted with fear.

26 And seeing Him walking on the sea, the disciples were troubled, saying, It is a phantom! And they cried out from the fear.

14:27 But straightway Iesus spake vnto them, saying, Be of good cheere: it is I, be not afraid.

27But Jesus quickly spoke to them. Jesus said, “Don’t worry! It’s me! Don’t be afraid.”

27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be comforted! I AM! Do not fear.

14:28 And Peter answered him, and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come vnto thee on the water.

28Peter said, “Lord, if that is really you, then tell me to come to you on the water.”

28 And answering Him, Peter said, Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the waters.

14:29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come downe out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Iesus.

29Jesus said, “Come, Peter.” Then Peter left the boat and walked on the water to Jesus.

29 And He said, Come! And going down from the boat, Peter walked on the waters to go to Jesus.

14:30 But when he saw the wind boysterous, he was afraid: and beginning to sinke, he cried, saying, Lord saue me.

30But while Peter was walking on the water, he saw the wind and the waves. Peter became afraid and began sinking down into the water. Peter shouted, “Lord, save me!”

30 But seeing the wind strong, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me!

14:31 And immediately Iesus stretched foorth his hand, and caught him, and said vnto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

31Then Jesus caught Peter with his hand. Jesus said, “Your faith is small. Why did you doubt?”

31 And immediately stretching out the hand, Jesus took hold of him, and said to him, Little-faith, why did you doubt?

14:32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

32After Peter and Jesus were in the boat, the wind became calm.

32 And coming into the boat, the wind ceased.

14:33 Then they that were in the ship, came and worshipped him, saying, Of a trueth thou art the sonne of God.

33Then those followers in the boat worshiped Jesus and said, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

33 And those in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, Truly, You are the Son of God.

14:34 And when they were gone ouer, they came into ye land of Genesaret.

34After they crossed the lake, they came to the shore at Gennesaret.

34 ś And having passed over, they came to the land of Gennesaret.

14:35 And when the men of that place had knowledge of him, they sent out into all that countrey round about, and brought vnto him al that were diseased,

35The people in that place saw Jesus. They knew who he was. So they told the other people all around there that Jesus had come. The people brought all their sick people to Jesus.

35 And recognizing Him, the men of that place sent to all that neighborhood, and brought to Him all those badly ill.

14:36 And besought him, that they might onely touch the hemme of his garment; and as many as touched, were made perfectly whole.

36The people begged Jesus to let them only touch his coat to be healed. And all the sick people that touched Jesus’ coat were healed.

36 And they begged Him that they might touch the fringe of His robe. And as many as touched were cured.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

None “EVD original vocabulary footnotes” in Matthew 14.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 15

(2006 EVD) Matthew 15

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 15

15:1 Then came to Iesus Scribes and Pharisees, which were of Hierusalem, saying,

1Then some Pharisees* and teachers of the law came to Jesus. They came from Jerusalem and asked Jesus,

1 ś Then the scribes and Pharisees came to Jesus from Jerusalem, saying,

15:2 Why do thy disciples transgresse the tradition of the Elders? for they wash not their handes when they eat bread.

2“Why do your followers not obey the rules given to us by our great people that lived before us? Your followers don’t wash their hands before they eat!”

2 Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.

15:3 But hee answered, and said vnto them, Why doe you also transgresse the Commandement of God by your tradition?

3Jesus answered, “And why do you refuse to obey God’s command so that you can follow those rules you have?

3 But answering He said to them, Why do you also transgress the command of God on account of your tradition?

15:4 For God commaunded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: And hee that curseth father or mother, let him die the death.

4God said, ‘You must honor (respect) your father and mother.’* And God also said, ‘Any person that says bad things to his father or mother must be killed.’*

4 For God commanded, saying, "Honor your father and mother," Ex. 20:12; Deut. 5:16 and, "The one speaking evil of father or mother, by death let him die." Ex. 21:17

15:5 But yee say, Whosoeuer shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift by whatsoeuer thou mightest bee profited by me,

5But you teach that a person can say to his father or mother, ‘I have something I could use to help you. But I will not use it to help you. I will give it to God.’

5 But you say, Whoever says to the father or the mother, A gift, whatever you would gain from me;

15:6 And honour not his father or his mother, hee shall be free. Thus haue yee made the Commaundement of God of none effect by your tradition.

6You teach that person to not honor his father. So you teach that it is not important to do what God said. You think that it is more important to follow those rules you have.

6 and in no way he honors his father or his mother. And you annulled the command of God on account of your tradition.

15:7 Yee hypocrites, well did Esaias prophecie of you, saying,

7You are hypocrites*! Isaiah was right when he spoke about you. Isaiah said:

7 Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy concerning you, saying:

15:8 This people draweth nigh vnto mee with their mouth, and honoureth mee with their lips: but their heart is farre from me.

8 ‘These people say they honor me, but they don’t really make me an important part of their lives.

8 "This people draws near to Me with their mouth, and with their lips honor Me; but their heart holds far off from Me.

15:9 But in vaine they do worship me, teaching for doctrines, the commandements of men.

9 Their worship of me is for nothing. The things they teach are only rules that people have made.’”

9 But in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men." Isa. 29:13

15:10 And he called the multitude, and said vnto them, Heare and vnderstand.

10Jesus called the people to him. Jesus said, “Listen and understand what I am saying.

10 ś And calling the crowd near, He said to them, Hear and understand:

15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man: but that which commeth out of the mouth, this defileth a man.

11It is not the things a person puts in his mouth that make him wrong.* It is the things a person says with his mouth that make him wrong.”

11 It is not the thing entering into the mouth that defiles the man, but the thing coming forth out of the mouth, this defiles the man.

15:12 Then came his disciples, and said vnto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended after they heard this saying?

12Then the followers came to Jesus and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees* are angry because of what you said?”

12 Then coming, the disciples said to Him, You know that hearing the Word, the Pharisees were offended?

15:13 But he answered and said, Euery plant which my heauenly father hath not planted, shalbe rooted vp.

13Jesus answered, “Every plant that my Father in heaven has not planted himself will be pulled up by the roots.

13 But answering, He said, Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted shall be rooted up.

15:14 Let them alone: they be blinde leaders of the blinde. And if the blinde lead the blinde, both shall fall into the ditch.

14Stay away from the Pharisees.* They lead the people, but they are like blind men leading other blind men. And if a blind man leads another blind man, then both men will fall into a hole.”

14 Leave them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind; and if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.

15:15 Then answered Peter, and said vnto him, Declare vnto vs this parable.

15Peter said, “Explain to us what you said earlier to the people.”

15 And answering, Peter said to Him, Explain this parable to us.

15:16 And Iesus said, Are yee also yet without vnderstanding?

16Jesus said, “You still have trouble understanding?

16 But Jesus said, Are you also still without understanding?

15:17 Doe not yee yet vnderstand, that whatsoeuer entreth in at the mouth, goeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught?

17Surely you know that all the food that enters a person’s mouth goes into the stomach. Then that food goes out of the body.

17 Do you not yet perceive that everything entering into the mouth goes into the belly, and is thrown out into the waste bowl?

15:18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth, come forth from the heart, and they defile the man.

18But the bad things a person says with his mouth come from the way a person thinks. And these are the things that make a person wrong.*

18 But the things which come out of the mouth come forth from the heart, and these defile the man.

15:19 For out of the heart proceed euill thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witnes, blasphemies.

19All these bad things begin in a person’s mind: evil thoughts, murder, adultery,* sexual sins, stealing, lying, saying bad things against other people.

19 For out of the heart come forth reasonings, evil things, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, lies, blasphemies.

15:20 These are the things which defile a man: But to eate with vnwashen hands, defileth not a man.

20These things make a person wrong. But not washing his hands before he eats does not make a person wrong.”

20 These things are the things defiling the man. But eating with unwashed hands does not defile the man.

15:21 Then Iesus went thence, and departed into the coastes of Tyre and Sidon.

21Jesus left that place and went to the area of Tyre and Sidon.

21 ś And going out from there, Jesus withdrew to the parts of Tyre and Sidon.

15:22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, & cried vnto him, saying, Haue mercy on me, O Lord, thou sonne of Dauid, my daughter is grieuously vexed with a deuill.

22A Canaanite woman from that area came to Jesus. The woman shouted, “Lord, Son of David,* please help me! My daughter has a demon* inside her, and she is suffering very much.”

22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan coming forth from those borders cried out to Him, saying, Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is badly demon-possessed.

15:23 But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came, and besought him, saying, Send her away, for she cryeth after vs.

23But Jesus did not answer the woman. So the followers came to Jesus and begged him, “Tell the woman to go away. She is following us and shouting.”

23 But He did not answer her a word. And coming near, His disciples asked Him, saying, Send her away, for she cries out after us.

15:24 But he answered, and said, I am not sent, but vnto the lost sheepe of the house of Israel.

24Jesus said, “God sent me only to the lost people* of Israel (the Jews).”

24 But answering, He said, I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

15:25 Then came she, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, helpe me.

25Then the woman came to Jesus again. She bowed before Jesus and said, “Lord, help me!”

25 But coming, she worshiped Him, saying, Lord, help me!

15:26 But he answered, and said, It is not meete to take the childrens bread, and to cast it to dogs.

26Jesus answered, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and give it to the dogs.”

26 But answering, He said, It is not good to take the bread of the children to throw it to the little dogs.

15:27 And she said, Trueth Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crummes which fall from their masters table.

27The woman said, “Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the pieces of food that fall from their master’s table.”

27 But she said, Yes, Lord; for even the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from the table of their lords.

15:28 Then Iesus answered, and said vnto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it vnto thee euen as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very houre.

28Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! I will do the thing you wanted me to do.” And at that time the woman’s daughter was healed.

28 Then answering, Jesus said to her, O woman, great is your faith; let it be to you as you desire. And her daughter was healed from that hour.

15:29 And Iesus departed fro thence, and came nigh vnto the sea of Galile, and went vp into a mountaine, and sate downe there.

29Then Jesus left that place and went to the shore of Lake Galilee. Jesus went up on a hill and sat down.

29 ś And moving from there, Jesus came beside the Sea of Galilee. And going up into the mountain, He sat there.

15:30 And great multitudes came vnto him, hauing with them those that were lame, blinde, dumbe, maimed, and many others, and cast them downe at Iesus feet, and he healed them:

30Many, many people came to Jesus. These people brought many other sick people and put the sick people before Jesus. There were people that could not walk, blind people, crippled people, deaf people, and many others. Jesus healed all these people.

30 And great crowds came to Him, having with them lame ones, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others. And they flung them down at the feet of Jesus. And He healed them;

15:31 Insomuch that the multitude wondred, when they saw the dumbe to speake, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walke, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.

31People were amazed when they saw that people that could not speak were able to speak again. Crippled people were made strong again. People that could not walk were able to walk again. The blind were able to see again. All the people thanked the God of Israel (the Jews) for this.

31 so that the crowds marveled, seeing dumb ones speaking, maimed ones sound, lame ones walking, and blind ones seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

15:32 Then Iesus called his disciples vnto him, and said, I haue compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three dayes, and haue nothing to eate: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

32Jesus called his followers to him and said, “I feel sorry for these people. They have been with me three days, and now they have nothing to eat. I don’t want to send them away hungry. They might faint while going home.”

32 But having called His disciples near, Jesus said, I am filled with pity on the crowd, because they already have remained with Me three days and have nothing they may eat. And I do not desire to send them away fasting, that they may not faint in the way.

15:33 And his disciples say vnto him, Whence should we haue so much bread in the wildernesse, as to fill so great a multitude?

33The followers asked Jesus, “Where can we get enough bread to feed all these people? We are far away from any town.”

33 And His disciples said to Him, From where in a deserted place will come to us so many loaves as to satisfy so great a crowd?

15:34 And Iesus saith vnto them, How many loaues haue yee? And they said, Seuen, and a few little fishes.

34Jesus asked, “How many loaves of bread do you have?” The followers answered, “We have seven loaves of bread and a few small fish.”

34 And Jesus said to them, How many loaves do you have? And they said, Seven, and a few small fish.

15:35 And hee commaunded the multitude to sit downe on the ground.

35Jesus told the people to sit on the ground.

35 And He ordered the crowds to recline on the ground.

15:36 And he tooke the seuen loaues and the fishes, and gaue thankes, and brake them, and gaue to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

36Jesus took the seven loaves of bread and the fish. Then Jesus gave thanks to God for the food. Jesus divided the food and gave it to the followers. The followers gave the food to the people.

36 And taking the seven loaves and the fish, giving thanks, He broke and gave to His disciples, and the disciples to the crowd.

15:37 And they did all eate, and were filled: and they tooke vp of the broken meate that was left, seuen baskets full.

37All the people ate and were full. After this, the followers filled seven baskets with the pieces of food that were not eaten.

37 And all ate and were satisfied. And they took up the left over pieces, seven lunch baskets full.

15:38 And they that did eat, were foure thousand men, beside women and children.

38There were about 4,000 men there that ate. There were also women and children that ate.

38 And the ones eating were four thousand men, apart from women and children.

15:39 And he sent away the multitude, and tooke ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.

39After they ate, Jesus told the people they could go home. Jesus got into the boat and went to the area of Magadan.

39 And sending away the crowds He went into the boat and came to the borders of Magdala.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

‘You must honor … mother’ Quote from Ex. 20:12; Deut. 5:16.

‘Any person … killed’ Quote from Ex. 21:17.

hypocrites Bad people that act like they are good.

wrong Literally, “unclean” or “not pure.”

Pharisees The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that claimed to follow carefully all Jewish laws and customs.

adultery Breaking a marriage promise by sexual sin.

Son of David Name for the Christ (Messiah). He was from the family of David, king of Israel about 1000 years B.C.

demon(s) Demons are evil spirits from the devil.

people Literally, “sheep.”

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 16

(2006 EVD) Matthew 16

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 16

16:1 The Pharises also, with the Sadduces, came, and tempting, desired him that hee would shew them a signe from heauen.

1The Pharisees* and Sadducees* came to Jesus. They wanted to test Jesus. So they asked Jesus to show them a miracle* to prove that he was from God.

1 ś And having come the Pharisees and Sadducees tempting, asked Him to show them a sign out of the heaven.

16:2 He answered, and said vnto them, When it is euening, yee say, It will bee faire weather: for the skie is red.

2Jesus answered, “When you people see the sunset, you know what the weather will be. If the sky is red, then you say we will have good weather.

2 But answering, He said to them, Evening coming on, you say, Clear sky, for the sky is red.

16:3 And in the morning, It will be foule weather to day: for the skie is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, yee can discerne the face of the skie, but can ye not discerne the signes of the times?

3And in the morning you watch the sunrise. If the sky is dark and red, then you say that it will be a rainy day. These things are signs of the weather. You see these signs in the sky and you know what they mean. In the same way, you see the things that are happening now. These things are also signs. But you don’t know the meaning of these signs.

3 And at morning, Today a storm, for the sky is red, being overcast. Hypocrites! You indeed know how to discern the face of the heaven, but you cannot the signs of the times.

16:4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a signe, and there shall no signe be giuen vnto it, but the signe of the Prophet Ionas. And hee left them, and departed.

4Evil and sinful people are the kind of people that want a miracle* for a sign (proof). But those people will have no sign—only the sign of Jonah.*” Then Jesus left that place and went away.

4 An evil and adulterous generation seeks a sign, and a sign will not be given to it, except the sign of Jonah the prophet. And leaving them, He went away.

16:5 And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread.

5Jesus and his followers went across the lake (Lake Galilee). But the followers forgot to bring bread.

5 ś And His disciples coming to the other side, they forgot to take loaves.

16:6 Then Iesus said vnto them, Take heed and beware of the leauen of the Pharises, and of the Sadduces.

6Jesus said to the followers, “Be careful! Guard against the yeast* of the Pharisees* and the Sadducees.*”

6 And Jesus said to them, Watch and take heed from the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

16:7 And they reasoned among themselues, saying, It is because we haue taken no bread.

7The followers discussed the meaning of this. They said, “Did Jesus say this because we forgot to bring bread?”

7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, Because we did not take loaves.

16:8 Which when Iesus perceiued, he said vnto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among your selues, because ye haue brought no bread?

8Jesus knew that the followers were talking about this. So Jesus asked them, “Why are you talking about not having bread? Your faith is small.

8 And knowing, Jesus said to them, Why do you reason among yourselves because you took no loaves, little-faiths?

16:9 Doe ye not yet vnderstand, neither remember the fiue loaues of the fiue thousand, and how many baskets ye tooke vp?

9You still don’t understand? Remember the five loaves of bread that fed the five thousand people? And remember that you filled many baskets {with bread after the people finished eating}?

9 Do you not perceive nor recall the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many hand baskets you took up?

16:10 Neither the seuen loaues of the foure thousand, and how many baskets ye tooke vp?

10And remember the seven loaves of bread that fed the four thousand people? Remember that you filled many baskets {with bread after the people finished eating}?

10 Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many lunch baskets you took up?

16:11 How is it that ye doe not vnderstand, that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leauen of the Pharises, and of the Sadduces?

11So I was not talking to you about bread. Why don’t you understand that? I am telling you to be careful and guard against the yeast* of the Pharisees* and the Sadducees.*”

11 How do you not perceive that it was not about loaves that I said to you to take heed from the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees?

16:12 Then vnderstood they how that he bade them not beware of the leauen of bread: but of the doctrine of the Pharisees, and of the Sadduces.

12Then the followers understood what Jesus meant. Jesus was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread. Jesus was telling them to guard against the teaching of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.

12 Then they knew that He did not say to take heed from the leaven of bread, but from the doctrine of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

16:13 When Iesus came into the coasts of Cesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom doe men say, that I, the sonne of man, am?

13Jesus went to the area of Caesarea Philippi. Jesus said to his followers, “I am the Son of Man.* Who do the people say I am?”

13 ś And coming into the parts of Caesarea of Philip, Jesus questioned His disciples, saying, Whom do men say Me the Son of Man to be?

16:14 And they said, Some say that thou art Iohn the Baptist, some Elias, and others Ieremias, or one of ye Prophets.

14The followers answered, “Some people say you are John the Baptizer. Other people say you are Elijah.* And some people say that you are Jeremiah* or one of the prophets.*”

14 And they said, Some say John the Baptist, and others Elijah, and others Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.

16:15 He saith vnto them, But whom say ye that I am?

15Then Jesus said to his followers, “And who do you say I am?”

15 He said to them, But you, whom do you say Me to be?

16:16 And Simon Peter answered, and said, Thou art Christ the sonne of the liuing God.

16Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ,* the Son of the living God.”

16 And answering, Simon Peter said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.

16:17 And Iesus answered, and said vnto him, Blessed art thou Simon Bar Iona: for flesh and blood hath not reueiled it vnto thee, but my Father which is in heauen.

17Jesus answered, “You are blessed, Simon son of Jonah. No person taught you that. My Father in heaven showed you who I am.

17 And answering, Jesus said to him, Blessed are you, Simon, son of Jonah, for flesh and blood did not reveal it to you, but My Father in Heaven.

16:18 And I say also vnto thee, that thou art Peter, and vpon this rocke I will build my Church: and the gates of hell shall not preuaile against it.

18So I tell you, you are Peter.* And I will build my church on this rock. The power of death* will not be able to defeat my church.

18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My assembly, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against her.

16:19 And I will giue vnto thee the keyes of the kingdome of heauen: and whatsoeuer thou shalt bind on earth, shall be bound in heauen: whatsoeuer thou shalt loose on earth, shall be loosed in heauen.

19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. When you speak judgment here on earth, that judgment will be God’s judgment. When you promise forgiveness here on earth, that forgiveness will be God’s forgiveness.”*

19 And I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of Heaven. And whatever you bind on earth shall occur, having been bound in Heaven. And whatever you may loose on the earth shall be, having been loosed in Heaven.

16:20 Then charged hee his disciples that they should tel no man that he was Iesus the Christ.

20Then Jesus warned his followers not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.*

20 Then He warned His disciples that they should tell no one that He is Jesus the Christ.

16:21 From that time foorth began Iesus to shew vnto his disciples, how that he must goe vnto Hierusalem, and suffer many things of the Elders and chiefe Priests & Scribes, and be killed, and be raised againe the third day.

21From that time Jesus began telling his followers that he must go to Jerusalem. Jesus explained that the older Jewish leaders, the leading priests, and the teachers of the law would make him suffer many things. And Jesus told his followers that he must be killed. Then, on the third day, he would be raised from death.

21 ś From that time, Jesus began to show to His disciples that it was necessary for Him to go away to Jerusalem, and to suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised on the third day.

16:22 Then Peter tooke him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it farre from thee Lord: This shal not be vnto thee.

22Peter spoke to Jesus alone. Peter began to criticize Jesus. Peter said, “God save you from those things, Lord! Those things will never happen to you!”

22 And having taken Him near, Peter began to rebuke Him, saying, God be gracious to You, Lord; this shall never be to You.

16:23 But he turned, and said vnto Peter, Get thee behind mee, Satan, thou art an offence vnto me: for thou sauourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

23Then Jesus said to Peter, “Go away from me, Satan*! You are not helping me! You don’t care about the things of God. You only care about things that people think are important.”

23 But turning He said to Peter, Go behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you do not think of the things of God, but the things of men.

16:24 Then said Iesus vnto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him denie himselfe, and take vp his crosse, and follow me.

24Then Jesus said to his followers, “If any person wants to follow me, he must say ‘No’ to the things he wants. That person must accept the cross (suffering) that is given to him, and he must follow me.

24 ś Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and let him bear his cross, and let him follow Me.

16:25 For whosoeuer will saue his life, shall lose it: and whosoeuer will lose his his life for my sake, shall finde it.

25The person that wants to save his life will lose it. And every person that gives his life for me will save it.

25 For whoever may desire to save his life will lose it. But whoever may lose his life for My sake will find it.

16:26 For what is a man profited, if hee shal gaine the whole world, and lose his owne soule? Or what shall a man giue in exchange for his soule?

26It is worth nothing for a person to have the whole world, if he loses his soul. A person could never pay enough to buy back his soul.

26 For what will a man be benefited if he should gain the whole world, but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give as an exchange for his soul?

16:27 For the sonne of man shall come in the glory of his father, with his Angels: and then he shall reward euery man according to his works.

27The Son of Man* will come again with his Father’s glory and with his angels. At that time, the Son of Man will reward each person for the things he has done.

27 For the Son of Man is about to come with His angels in the glory of His Father. And then "He will give reward to each according to his practice." LXX-Psa. 61:13; Pro. 24:12; MT-Psa. 62:12

16:28 Uerely I say vnto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Sonne of man comming in his Kingdome.

28I tell you the truth. There are some people standing here that will see the Son of Man coming with his kingdom before they die.”

28 Truly I say to you, There are some standing here who will not taste of death, never, until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

Pharisees The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that claimed to follow carefully all Jewish laws and customs.

Sadducees A leading Jewish religious group. They accepted only the first five books of the Old Testament. They believed that people don’t live again after death.

miracle(s) Amazing works done by God’s power.

sign of Jonah Jonah’s three days in a big fish are like Jesus’ three days in the grave. Read the book of Jonah in the Old Testament.

yeast Used here as a symbol of bad influence. Like yeast, the hypocrisy of the Jewish religious leaders could not be seen. But their wrong teaching influenced many people.

Son of Man A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13–14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

Elijah A man that spoke for God about 850 B.C.

Jeremiah A man that spoke for God about 600 B.C.

prophets People that spoke for God. Some of them wrote books that are part of the Old Testament.

Christ The “anointed one” (Messiah) or chosen one of God.

Peter The Greek name “Peter,” like the Aramaic name “Cephas,” means “rock.”

power of death Literally, the “gates of Hades.”

When you … God’s forgiveness Literally, “Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

Satan Name for the devil meaning “the enemy.” Jesus means that Peter was talking like Satan.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 17

(2006 EVD) Matthew 17

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 17

17:1 And after sixe dayes, Iesus taketh Peter, Iames, and Iohn his brother, and bringeth them vp into an high mountaine apart,

1Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and John the brother of James and went up on a high mountain. They were all alone there.

1 ś And after six days, Jesus took Peter and James, and his brother John, and brought them up into a high mountain privately.

17:2 And was transfigured before them, and his face did shine as the Sunne, and his raiment was white as the light.

2While these followers watched him, Jesus was changed. His face became bright like the sun. And his clothes became white as light.

2 And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His clothing became white as the light.

17:3 And behold, there appeared vnto them Moses, and Elias, talking with him.

3Then two men were there, talking with Jesus. The men were Moses and Elijah.*

3 And, behold! Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him.

17:4 Then answered Peter, and saide vnto Iesus, Lord, it is good for vs to be here: If thou wilt, let vs make here three tabernacles: one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

4Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you want, I will put three tents here—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”

4 And answering, Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You desire, let us make three tents here, one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud ouershadowed them: and behold a voyce out of the cloude, which saide, This is my beloued sonne, in whom I am well pleased: heare ye him.

5While Peter was talking, a bright cloud came over them. A voice came from the cloud. The voice said, “This (Jesus) is my Son and I love him. I am very pleased with him. Obey him!”

5 While he was yet speaking, behold, a radiant cloud overshadowed them. And, behold, a voice out of the cloud saying, This is My Son, the Beloved, in whom I have been delighting; hear Him. Psa. 2:7; Gen. 22:2; Isa. 42:1; Deut. 18:15

17:6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.

6The followers with Jesus heard this voice. They were very afraid, so they fell to the ground.

6 And hearing, the disciples fell on their face and were greatly terrified.

17:7 And Iesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.

7But Jesus came to the followers and touched them. Jesus said, “Stand up. Don’t be afraid.”

7 And coming near, Jesus touched them and said, Rise up, and do not be terrified.

17:8 And when they had lift vp their eyes, they saw no man, saue Iesus only.

8The followers looked up, and they saw Jesus was now alone.

8 And lifting up their eyes, they did not see anyone except Jesus alone.

17:9 And as they came downe from the mountaine, Iesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, vntil the sonne of man bee risen againe from the dead.

9Jesus and the followers were walking down the mountain. Jesus commanded the followers, “Don’t tell any person about the things you saw on the mountain. Wait until the Son of Man* has been raised from death. Then you can tell people about what you saw.”

9 And as they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.

17:10 And his disciples asked him, saying, Why then say the Scribes that Elias must first come?

10The followers asked Jesus, “Why do the teachers of the law say that Elijah* must come* first {before the Christ* comes}?”

10 And His disciples asked Him, saying, Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?

17:11 And Iesus answered, and said vnto them, Elias truely shall first come, and restore all things:

11Jesus answered, “They are right to say that Elijah is coming. And it is true that Elijah will make all things the way they should be.

11 And answering, Jesus said to them, Elijah indeed comes first and shall restore all things.

17:12 But I say vnto you, that Elias is come already, and they knew him not, but haue done vnto him whatsoeuer they listed: Likewise shall also the Son of man suffer of them.

12But I tell you, Elijah has already come. People did not know who he was. People did to him all the {bad} things they wanted to do. It is the same with the Son of Man.* Those same people will make the Son of Man suffer.”

12 But I say to you, Elijah already came, and they did not know him, but did to him whatever they desired. So also the Son of Man is about to suffer by them.

17:13 Then the Disciples vnderstood that he spake vnto them of Iohn the Baptist.

13Then the followers understood that Jesus meant that John the Baptizer was really Elijah.

13 Then the disciples understood that He spoke to them about John the Baptist.

17:14 And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certaine man, kneeling downe to him, and saying,

14Jesus and the followers went back to the people. A man came to Jesus and bowed before him.

14 ś And they having come toward the crowd, a man came near to Him, kneeling down to Him, and saying,

17:15 Lord, haue mercie on my sonne, for he is lunatike, and sore vexed: for oft times he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.

15The man said, “Lord, be kind to my son. He has epilepsy* and is suffering very much. My son often falls into the fire or into the water.

15 Lord, pity my son. For he is moonstruck and suffers miserably. For he often falls into the fire, and often into the water.

17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him.

16I brought my son to your followers, but they could not heal him.”

16 And I brought him to Your disciples, and they were not able to heal him.

17:17 Then Iesus answered, and said, O faithlesse and peruerse generation, how long shall I bee with you? howe long shal I suffer you? bring him hither to me.

17Jesus answered, “You people have no faith. Your lives are all wrong. How long must I stay with you? How long must I continue to be patient with you? Bring the boy here.”

17 And answering, Jesus said, O faithless and perverted generation! Until when shall I be with you? Until when shall I bear with you? Bring him here to Me.

17:18 And Iesus rebuked the deuill, and hee departed out of him: and the childe was cured from that very houre.

18Jesus gave a strong command to the demon* inside the boy. Then the demon came out of the boy, and the boy was healed.

18 And Jesus rebuked it, and the demon came out from him; and the boy was healed from that hour.

17:19 Then came the Disciples to Iesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?

19Then the followers came to Jesus alone. They said, “We tried to force the demon* out of the boy, but we could not. Why were we notable to make the demon go out?”

19 Then coming up to Jesus privately, the disciples said, Why were we not able to cast him out?

17:20 And Iesus said vnto them, Because of your vnbeliefe: for verily I say vnto you, If yee haue faith as a graine of mustard seed, yee shall say vnto this mountaine; Remoue hence to yonder place: and it shall remoue, and nothing shall be vnpossible vnto you.

20Jesus answered, “You were not able to make the demon* go out, because your faith is too small. I tell you the truth. If your faith is as big as a mustard seed,* then you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there.’ And it will move. All things will be possible for you.”

20 And Jesus said to them, Because of your unbelief. For truly I say to you, If you have faith as a grain of mustard, you will say to this mountain, Move from here to there! And it will move. And nothing shall be impossible to you.

17:21 Howbeit, this kind goeth not out, but by prayer and fasting.

21*

21 But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.

17:22 And while they abode in Galilee, Iesus said vnto them, The sonne of man shall be betraied into the hands of men:

22Later, the followers met together in Galilee. Jesus said to the followers, “The Son of Man* will be given into the control of men.

22 ś And while they were walking in Galilee, Jesus said to them, The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.

17:23 And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised againe: And they were exceeding sorie.

23Those men will kill the Son of Man. But on the third day the Son of Man will be raised from death.” The followers were very sad {to hear that Jesus would be killed}.

23 And they will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised. And they grieved exceedingly.

17:24 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that receiued tribute money, came to Peter, and said, Doeth not your master pay tribute?

24Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum.* In Capernaum some men came to Peter. They were the men that collected the two-drachma tax.* They asked, “Does your teacher pay the two-drachma tax?”

24 ś And they having come into Capernaum, those receiving the didrachmas came to Peter and said, Does your teacher not pay the didrachmas?

17:25 Hee saith, Yes. And when hee was come into the house, Iesus preuented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom doe the kings of the earth take custome or tribute? of their owne children, or of strangers?

25Peter answered, “Yes, Jesus pays the tax.” Peter went into the house where Jesus was. Before Peter could speak, Jesus said to him, “The kings on the earth get different kinds of taxes from people. But who are the people that pay the taxes? Are these people the king’s children? Or is it other people that pay the taxes? What do you think?”

25 He said, Yes. And when he entered into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth receive customs or tribute? From their sons or from strangers?

17:26 Peter saith vnto him, Of strangers. Iesus saith vnto him, Then are the children free.

26Peter answered, “The other people pay the taxes.” Jesus said, “Then the children of the king don’t have to pay taxes.

26 Peter said to Him, From strangers. Jesus said to him, Then truly the sons are free.

17:27 Notwithstanding, least we should offend them, goe thou to the Sea, and cast an hooke, and take vp the fish that first commeth vp: and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and giue vnto them for me, and thee.

27But we don’t want to make these tax collectors angry. So {pay the tax in this way}: Go to the lake and fish. After you catch the first fish, open the fish’s mouth. Inside its mouth you will find a four-drachma coin. Take that coin and give it to the tax collectors. That will pay the tax for you and me.”

27 But that we may not offend them, going to the sea, throw in a hook and take the first fish coming up. And opening its mouth, you will find a stater. Taking that, give to them for you and Me.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

Verse 21 Some Greek copies add verse 21: “That kind of spirit comes out only if you use prayer and fasting.”

Moses and Elijah Two important Jewish leaders in the past.

Elijah A man that spoke for God about 850 B.C.

Elijah must come See Mal. 4:5–6.

Son of Man A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13–14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

epilepsy A sickness that causes a person sometimes to lose control of his body.

demon(s) Demons are evil spirits from the devil.

mustard seed This seed is very, very small, but the plant grows taller than a man.

Capernaum A town in Galilee where Jesus taught.

two-drachma tax A tax that every Jew had to pay once each year for the temple.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 18

(2006 EVD) Matthew 18

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 18

18:1 At the same time came the Disciples vnto Iesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the Kingdome of heauen?

1At that time the followers came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

1 ś In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who then is greater in the kingdom of Heaven?

18:2 And Iesus called a little child vnto him, and set him in the midst of them,

2Jesus called a little child to come to him. Jesus stood the child before the followers.

2 And having called forward a little child, Jesus set him in their midst.

18:3 And said, Uerily I say vnto you, Except yee be conuerted, and become as little children, yee shall not enter into the kingdome of heauen.

3Then Jesus said, “I tell you the truth. You must change and become like little children {in your hearts}. If you don’t do this, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

3 And He said, Truly I say to you, Unless you convert and become as the little children, not at all can you enter into the kingdom of Heaven.

18:4 Whosoeuer therefore shall humble himselfe as this little childe, the same is greatest in the Kingdome of heauen.

4Thegreatest (most important) person in the kingdom of heaven is the person that makes himself humble like this child.

4 Then whoever will humble himself as this little child, this one is the greater in the kingdom of Heaven.

18:5 And who so shall receiue one such little child in my name, receiueth me.

5“If a person accepts a little child like this in my name, then that person accepts me.

5 And whoever will receive one such little child in My name receives Me.

18:6 But who so shall offend one of these little ones which beleeue in me, it were better for him that a milstone were hanged about his necke, and that hee were drowned in the depth of the Sea.

6“If one of these little children believes in me, and another person causes that child to sin, then it will be very bad for that person. It would be better for that person to have a millstone* tied around his neck and be drowned in the deep sea.

6 But whoever causes one of these little ones believing in Me to offend, it is better for him that a millstone turned by an ass be hung on his neck, and he be sunk in the depth of the sea.

18:7 Woe vnto the world because of offences: for it must needs be that offences come: but wo to that man by whom the offence commeth.

7I feel sorry for the people in the world because of the things that make people sin. Those things must happen. But it will be very bad for the person that causes those things to happen.

7 ś Woe to the world from its offenses! It is a necessity for the offenses to come, yet woe to that man through whom the offense comes!

18:8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foote offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather then hauing two hands or two feete, to be cast into euerlasting fire.

8“If your hand or your foot makes you sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose part of your body but have life forever. That is much better than to have two hands and two feet but be thrown into the fire (hell) that burns forever.

8 And if your hand or your foot offends you, cut it off and throw it from you; it is good for you to enter into life lame or maimed, than having two hands or two feet to be thrown into the everlasting fire.

18:9 And if thine eie offend thee, plucke it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eie, rather then hauing two eies, to be cast into hell fire.

9If your eye makes you sin, take it out and throw it away. It is better for you to have only one eye but have life forever. That is much better than to have two eyes but be thrown into the fire of hell.

9 And if your eye offends you, pluck it out and throw it from you; for it is good for you to enter into life one-eyed, than having two eyes to be thrown into the Hell of fire.

18:10 Take heed that yee despise not one of these little ones: for I say vnto you, that in heauen their Angels do alwaies behold the face of my father which is in heauen.

10“Be careful. Don’t think these little children are worth nothing. I tell you that these children have angels in heaven. And those angels are always with my Father in heaven.

10 See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that their angels in Heaven continually look on the face of My Father in Heaven.

18:11 For the sonne of man is come to saue that which was lost.

11*

11 For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.

18:12 How thinke yee? If a man haue an hundred sheepe, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leaue the ninetie and nine, and goeth into the mountaines, and seeketh that which is gone astray?

12“If a man has a hundred sheep, but one of the sheep becomes lost, then the man will leave the other ninety nine sheep on the hill. He will go to look for the lost sheep. Right?

12 What do you think? If there be to any man a hundred sheep, and one of them strays away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains, and having gone he seeks the one having strayed?

18:13 And if so be that he find it, Uerily I say vnto you, hee reioyceth more of that sheepe, then of the ninetie and nine which went not astray.

13And if the man finds the lost sheep, the man is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety nine sheep that were never lost. I tell you the truth.

13 And if he happens to find it, truly I say to you that he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine not having gone astray.

18:14 Euen so, it is not the will of your father which is in heauen, that one of these little ones should perish.

14In the same way, your Father in heaven does not want any of these little children to be lost.

14 So it is not the will before your Father in Heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

18:15 Moreouer, if thy brother shall trespasse against thee, goe and tell him his fault betweene thee and him alone: if he shall heare thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

15“If your brother or sister does something wrong to you, go and tell that person what he did wrong. Do this alone with that person. If that person listens to you, then you have helped that person to be your brother again.

15 ś But if your brother may sin against you, go and reprove him between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.

18:16 But if he will not heare thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses, euery word may be established.

16But if that person refuses to listen, then go to him again and bring one or two people with you. Then there will be two or three other people that will be able to tell all that happened.*

16 But if he does not hear, take one or two more with you, "so that on the mouth of two" or "three witnesses every word may stand". Deut. 19:15

18:17 And if hee shall neglect to heare them, tell it vnto the Church: But if he neglect to heare the Church, let him be vnto thee as an heathen man, and a Publicane.

17If that person refuses to listen to them, then tell the church (group of believers). If that person refuses to listen to the church, then treat him like he is a person that does not believe in God. Treat him like he is a tax collector.*

17 But if he fails to hear them, tell it to the assembly. And if he also fails to hear the assembly, let him be to you as the nations and the tax collector.

18:18 Uerily I say vnto you, Whatsoeuer ye shall binde on earth, shall bee bound in heauen: and whatsoeuer yee shall loose on earth, shall bee loosed in heauen.

18“I tell you the truth. When you speak judgment here on earth, that judgment will be God’s judgment. When you promise forgiveness here on earth, that forgiveness will be God’s forgiveness.*

18 Truly I say to you, Whatever you bind on the earth will be, having been bound in Heaven. And whatever you loose on the earth will be, having been loosed in Heaven.

18:19 Againe I say vnto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall aske, it shall bee done for them of my father which is in heauen.

19“Also, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about something, then you can pray for it. And the thing you ask for will be done for you by my Father in heaven.

19 Again I say to you, If two of you agree on earth as to anything, whatever they shall ask, it shall be to them from My Father in Heaven.

18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them.

20This is true, because if two or three people are together believing in me, I am there with them.”

20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst.

18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sinne against mee, and I forgiue him? till seuen times?

21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, when my brother won’t stop doing wrong to me, how many times must I forgive him? Should I forgive him as many as seven times?”

21 ś Then coming up to Him, Peter said, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?

18:22 Iesus saith vnto him, I say not vnto thee, Untill seuen times: but, Untill seuentie times seuen.

22Jesus answered, “I tell you, you must forgive him more than seven times. You must continue to forgive him even if he does wrong to you seventy-seven times.*”

22 Jesus said to him, I do not say to you, Until seven times, but, Until seventy times seven.

18:23 Therefore is the kingdome of heauen likened vnto a certaine king, which would take accompt of his seruants.

23“So the kingdom of heaven is like a king that decided to collect the money that his servants owed him.

23 Because of this the kingdom of Heaven has been compared to a man, a king, who desired to take account with his slaves.

18:24 And when hee had begun to reckon, one was brought vnto him which ought him ten thousand talents.

24The king began to collect his money. One servant owed the king several thousand pounds of silver.

24 And he having begun to reckon, one debtor of ten thousand talents was brought near to him.

18:25 But forasmuch as hee had not to pay, his lord commanded him to bee sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.

25The servant was not able to pay the money to his master, the king. So the master ordered that everything the servant owned should be sold, even the servant’s wife and children. The money would be used to pay the king what the servant owed.

25 But he not having any to repay, the lord commanded him to be sold, also his wife and children, and all things, as much as he had, even to pay back.

18:26 The seruant therfore fell downe, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, haue patience with mee, and I will pay thee all.

26“But the servant fell on his knees and begged, ‘Be patient with me. I will pay you everything I owe.’

26 Then having fallen down, the slave bowed the knee to him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay all to you.

18:27 Then the Lord of that seruant was moued with compassion, and loosed him, and forgaue him the debt.

27The master felt sorry for his servant. So the master told the servant he did not have to pay. The master let the servant go free.

27 And being filled with pity, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the loan.

18:28 But the same seruant went out, and found one of his fellow-seruants, which ought him an hundred pence: and hee layd handes on him, and tooke him by the throte, saying, Pay mee that thou owest.

28“Later, that same servant found another servant that owed him a few dollars’ worth of silver. The servant grabbed the other servant around the neck and said, ‘Pay me the money you owe me!’

28 But having gone out, that slave found one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii. And seizing him, he choked him, saying, Pay me whatever you owe.

18:29 And his fellow seruant fell downe at his feete, and besought him, saying, Haue patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

29“The other servant fell on his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me. I will pay you everything I owe.’

29 Then having fallen down at his feet, his fellow slave begged him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay all to you.

18:30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till hee should pay the debt.

30“But the first servant refused to be patient. The servant told the judge that the other servant owed him money, and the other servant was thrown into prison. The servant had to stay in prison until he could pay everything he owed.

30 But he would not, but having gone away he threw him into prison until he should pay back the amount owing.

18:31 So when his fellow-seruants saw what was done, they were very sorie, and came, and told vnto their lord all that was done.

31All the other servants saw what happened. They felt very sorry for the man. So they went and told their master everything that happened.

31 But his fellow slaves, seeing the things happening, they were greatly grieved. And having come they reported to their lord all the things happening.

18:32 Then his lord, after that hee had called him, said vnto him, O thou wicked seruant, I forgaue thee all that debt because thou desiredst me:

32“Then the master called his servant in and said, ‘You evil servant. You owed me much money, but you begged me to forgive your debt. So I told you that you did not have to pay anything.

32 Then having called him near, his lord said to him, Wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt, since you begged me.

18:33 Shouldest not thou also haue had compassion on thy fellow-seruant, euen as I had pitie on thee?

33So you should have given the same mercy to that other man that is a servant with you. You should have given him the same mercy that I gave you.’

33 Ought you not also to have mercy on your fellow slave, as I also had mercy?

18:34 And his lord was wroth, and deliuered him to the tormentors, till hee should pay all that was due vnto him.

34The master was very angry, so he put the servant in prison to be punished. And the servant had to stay in prison until he could pay everything he owed.

34 And being angry, his lord delivered him up to the tormentors until he pay back all that debt to him.

18:35 So likewise shall my heauenly Father doe also vnto you, if yee from your hearts forgiue not euery one his brother their trespasses.

35“This king did the same as my heavenly Father will do to you. You must truly forgive your brother or sister, or my heavenly Father will not forgive you.”

35 So also My heavenly Father will do to you unless each of you from your hearts forgive his brother their deviations.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

Verse 11 Some Greek copies add verse 11: “The Son of Man came to save lost people.”

millstone A large, round stone used for grinding grain.

Then … happended See Deut. 19:15.

tax collector(s) Jews hired by the Romans to collect taxes. They often cheated, and the other Jews hated them.

When you … God’s forgiveness Literally, “Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

seventy-seven times Or, “seventy times seven,” a very large number, meaning there should be no limit to forgiveness.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 19

(2006 EVD) Matthew 19

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 19

19:1 And it came to passe, that when Iesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coastes of Iudea, beyond Iordane:

1After Jesus said all these things, he left Galilee. Jesus went into the area of Judea on the other side of the Jordan River.

1 ś And it happened when Jesus had finished these words, He moved from Galilee and came into the borders of Judea beyond the Jordan.

19:2 And great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there.

2Many people followed Jesus. Jesus healed the sick people there.

2 And great crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.

19:3 The Pharisees also came vnto him, tempting him, and saying vnto him, Is it lawfull for a man to put away his wife for euery cause?

3Some Pharisees* came to Jesus. They tried to make Jesus say something wrong. They asked Jesus, “Is it right for a man to divorce his wife for any reason he chooses?”

3 ś And the Pharisees came near to Him, tempting Him, and saying to Him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every reason?

19:4 And hee answered, and said vnto them, Haue ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning, made them male and female?

4Jesus answered, “Surely you have read this {in the Scriptures*}: When God made the world, ‘he made people male and female.’*

4 But answering, He said to them, Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning "created them male and female"? Gen. 1:27

19:5 And said, For this cause shall a man leaue father and mother, and shall cleaue to his wife: and they twaine shalbe one flesh.

5And God said, ‘So a man will leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. And the two people will become one.’*

5 And He said, "For this reason a man shall leave father and mother, and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." Gen. 2:24

19:6 Wherefore they are no more twaine, but one flesh. What therefore God hath ioyned together, let not man put asunder.

6So the two people are not two, but one. God joined those two people together. So no person should separate them.”

6 So that they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let not man separate.

19:7 They say vnto him, Why did Moses then command to giue a writing of diuorcement, and to put her away?

7The Pharisees* asked, “So why did Moses give a command allowing a man to divorce his wife by writing a certificate of divorce*?”

7 They said to Him, Why then did Moses command to "give a bill of divorce," "and to put her away"? Deut. 24:1

19:8 Hee saith vnto them, Moses, because of the hardnesse of your hearts, suffered you to put away your wiues: but from the beginning it was not so.

8Jesus answered, “Moses allowed you to divorce your wives because you refused to accept God’s teaching. But divorce was not allowed in the beginning.

8 He said to them, In view of your hardheartedness, Moses allowed you to put away your wives. But from the beginning it was not so.

19:9 And I say vnto you, Whosoeuer shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away, doth commit adultery.

9I tell you that any person that divorces his wife and marries another woman is guilty of the sin of adultery.* The only reason for a person to divorce and marry again is if his first wife had sexual relations with another man.”

9 And I say to you, Whoever shall put away his wife, if not for fornication, and shall marry another, that one commits adultery. And the one who marries her who was put away commits adultery.

19:10 His disciples say vnto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marrie.

10The followers said to Jesus, “If that is the only reason a man can divorce his wife, then it is better not to marry.”

10 His disciples said to Him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.

19:11 But hee said vnto them, All men cannot receiue this saying, saue they to whom it is giuen.

11Jesus answered, “Not every person can accept this truth {about marriage}. But God has made some people able to accept it.

11 But He said to them, Not all make room for this Word, but those to whom it is given.

19:12 For there are some Eunuches, which were so borne from their mothers wombe: and there are some Eunuches, which were made Eunuches of men: and there be Eunuches, which haue made themselues Eunuches for the kingdome of heauens sake. He that is able to receiue it, let him receiue it.

12There are different reasons why some men cannot marry.* Some men were born without the ability to make children. Other men were made that way later in life by other people. And other men have given up marriage because of the kingdom of heaven. But the person that can {marry} should accept this teaching {about marriage}.*”

12 For there are eunuchs who were born thus from their mother's womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who made eunuchs of themselves for the sake of the kingdom of Heaven. He who is able to receive, let him receive it.

19:13 Then were there brought vnto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

13Then the people brought their little children to Jesus so that Jesus could put his hands on them* and pray for them. When the followers saw this, they told the people to stop bringing their children to Jesus.

13 ś Then little children were brought to Him, that He might lay hands on them and might pray. But the disciples rebuked them.

19:14 But Iesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not to come vnto me: for of such is ye kingdome of heauen.

14But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to people that are like these children.”

14 But Jesus said, Allow the little children and do not prevent them to come to Me, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.

19:15 And he laide his hands on them, and departed thence.

15After Jesus put his hands on the children, he left there.

15 And laying hands on them, He went away from there.

19:16 And behold, one came and said vnto him, Good master, what good thing shall I do, that I may haue eternall life?

16A man came to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to have life forever?”

16 ś And, behold, coming near, one said to Him, Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?

19:17 And he said vnto him, Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandements.

17Jesus answered, “Why do you ask me about what is good? Only God is good. But if you want to have life forever, obey the commands.”

17 And He said to him, Why do you call Me good? No one is good except One, God! But if you desire to enter into life, keep the commandments.

19:18 He saith vnto him, Which? Iesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steale, Thou shalt not beare false witnesse,

18The man asked, “Which commands?” Jesus answered, “‘You must not murder anyone, you must not do the sin of adultery,* you must not steal anything, you must not tell lies about other people,

18 He said to Him, Which? And Jesus said, "You shall not commit murder, nor commit adultery, nor steal, nor bear false witness,

19:19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt loue thy neighbour as thy selfe.

19you must honor (respect) your father and mother,’* and ‘you must love other people the same as you love yourself.’*”

19 honor your father and your mother," and, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Ex. 20:12-16; Lev. 19:18; Deut. 5:16-20

19:20 The young man saith vnto him, All these things haue I kept from my youth vp: what lacke I yet?

20The young man said, “I have obeyed all these things. What else do I need?”

20 The young man said to Him, All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?

19:21 Iesus said vnto him, If thou wilt be perfect, goe and sell that thou hast, and giue to the poore, and thou shalt haue treasure in heauen: and come and follow me.

21Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, then go and sell all the things you own. Give the money to the poor people. If you do this, you will have a rich treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me!”

21 Jesus said to him, If you desire to be perfect, go sell your property and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in Heaven; and come, follow Me.

19:22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowfull: for he had great possessions.

22But when the man heard this, he was very sad. The man was very rich {and wanted to keep his money}. So he left Jesus.

22 But having heard the Word, being grieved, the young man went away, for he had many possessions.

19:23 Then said Iesus vnto his disciples, Uerely I say vnto you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdome of heauen.

23Then Jesus said to his followers, “I tell you the truth. It will be very hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.

23 ś And Jesus said to His disciples, Truly I say to you that a rich man will with great difficulty enter into the kingdom of Heaven.

19:24 And againe I say vnto you, It is easier for a camel to goe thorow the eye of a needle, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdome of God.

24Yes, I tell you that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

24 And again I say to you, It is easier for a camel to pass through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.

19:25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saued?

25When the followers heard this, they were very surprised. They asked, “Then who can be saved?”

25 And His disciples were exceedingly astonished when they heard this, saying, Who then can be saved?

19:26 But Iesus beheld them, and said vnto them, With men this is vnpossible, but with God al things are possible.

26Jesus looked at his followers and said, “This is something that people cannot do themselves. But God can do all things.”

26 But having looked at them, Jesus said to them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.

19:27 Then answered Peter, and said vnto him, Behold, we haue forsaken all, and followed thee, what shall we haue therefore?

27Peter said to Jesus, “We left everything we had and followed you. So what will we have?”

27 Then answering, Peter said to Him, Behold, we left all things and followed You. What then shall be to us?

19:28 And Iesus said vnto them, Uerily I say vnto you, that ye which haue followed me, in the regeneration when the Sonne of man shal sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shal sit vpon twelue thrones, iudging the twelue tribes of Israel.

28Jesus said to the followers, “I tell you the truth. When the new world is made, the Son of Man* will sit on his great throne. And all of you that followed me will also sit on thrones. You will sit on twelve thrones and you will judge the twelve family groups of Israel.*

28 And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, You who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

19:29 And euery one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my Names sake, shall receiue an hundred fold, and shall inherite euerlasting life.

29And every person that has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children, or farms to follow me will get much more than he left. And that person will have life forever.

29 And everyone who left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for the sake of My name, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

19:30 But many that are first, shall be last, and the last shall be first.

30Many people that have the highest place in life now will have the lowest place in the future. And many people that have the lowest place now will have the highest place in the future.

30 But many first ones shall be last, and last ones first.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

Pharisees The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that claimed to follow carefully all Jewish laws and customs.

Scriptures Holy Writings—the Old Testament.

‘he made … female’ Quote from Gen. 1:27 or 5:2.

‘So a man … one’ Quote from Gen. 2:24.

a command…certificate of divorce See Deut. 24.1.

adultery Breaking a marriage promise by sexual sin.

some men cannot marry Literally, “there are eunuchs.”

But … marriage Or, “The person that can accept this teaching about not marrying should accept it.”

put his hands on them Showing that Jesus was giving special blessings to these children.

adultery Breaking a marriage promise by sexual sin.

‘You must not…mother’ Quote from Ex. 20:12–16.

‘you must love … yourself’ Quote from Lev. 19:18.

Son of Man A name Jesus used for himself. In Dan. 7:13–14, this is the name for the Messiah, the one God chose to save his people.

Israel First, Israel was the Jewish nation, but the name is also used to mean all of God’s people.

silver coin A Roman denarius. One coin was the average pay for one day’s work.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 20

(2006 EVD) Matthew 20

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 20

20:1 For the kingdome of heauen is like vnto a man that is an housholder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

1“The kingdom of heaven is like a man that owned some land. The man grew grapes on his land. One morning, the man went out very early to hire some other people to work in his field.

1 ś For the kingdom of Heaven is like a man, a housemaster, who went out when it was early to hire workers into his vineyard.

20:2 And when hee had agreed with the labourers for a peny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

2The man agreed to pay the workers one silver coin* for working that day. Then the man sent the people into the field to work.

2 And agreeing with the workers for a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard.

20:3 And he went out about the third houre, and saw others standing idle in the market place,

3“At about nine o’clock the man went to the market place and saw some other people standing there. These people were doing nothing.

3 And going out about the third hour, he saw others standing idle in the market.

20:4 And said vnto them, Go ye also into the vineyard, & whatsoeuer is right, I wil giue you. And they went their way.

4So the man said to them, ‘If you go and work in my field, I will pay you what your work is worth.’

4 And he said to them, You also go into the vineyard, and I will give you whatever is just. And they went.

20:5 Againe he went out about the sixth and ninth houre, and did likewise.

5So the people went to work in the field. “The man went out again about twelve o’clock and again at three o’clock. Both times the man hired some other people to work in his field.

5 Again, going out about the sixth and ninth hour, he did the same.

20:6 And about the eleuenth houre, he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith vnto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?

6At about five o’clock the man went to the market place again. He saw some other people standing there. The man asked them, ‘Why did you stand here all day doing nothing?’

6 And going out about the eleventh hour, he found others standing idle, and said to them, Why do you stand here idle all day?

20:7 They say vnto him, Because no man hath hired vs. He saith vnto them, Go ye also into the vineyard: and whatsoeuer is right, that shall ye receiue.

7“The people said, ‘No person gave us a job.’ “The man said to them, ‘Then you can go and work in my field.’

7 They said to him, Because no one has hired us. He said to them, You also go into the vineyard, and you will receive whatever is just.

20:8 So when euen was come, the lord of the vineyard saith vnto his Steward, Call the labourers, and giue them their hire, beginning from the last, vnto the first.

8“At the end of the day, the owner of the field said to the boss of all the workers, ‘Call the workers and pay all of them. Start by paying the last people I hired. Then pay all of them, ending with the workers I hired first.’

8 But evening having come, the lord of the vineyard said to his manager, Call the workers and pay them the wage, beginning from the last to the first.

20:9 And when they came that were hired about the eleuenth houre, they receiued euery man a penie.

9“The workers that were hired at five o’clock came to get their pay. Each worker got one silver coin.*

9 And the ones having come the eleventh hour each received a denarius.

20:10 But when the first came, they supposed that they should haue receiued more, and they likewise receiued euery man a penie.

10Then those workers that were hired first came to get their pay. Those workers thought they would be paid more than the other workers. But each one of those workers also received one silver coin.

10 And having come, the first supposed that they would receive more. And they also each received a denarius.

20:11 And when they had receiued it, they murmured against the good man of the house,

11When they got their silver coin, these workers complained to the man that owned the land.

11 And having received it, they murmured against the housemaster,

20:12 Saying, These last haue wrought but one houre, and thou hast made them equall vnto vs, which haue borne the burden, and heat of the day.

12The workers said,‘Those people were hired last and worked only one hour. But you paid them the same as us. And we worked hard all day in the hot sun.’

12 saying, These last have performed one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the heat of the day.

20:13 But he answered one of them and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penie?

13“But the man that owned the field said to one of those workers, ‘Friend, I am being fair with you. You agreed to work for one silver coin. Right?

13 But answering, he said to one of them, Friend, I do not wrong you. Did you not agree to a denarius with me?

20:14 Take that thine is, and goe thy way, I will giue vnto this last, euen as vnto thee.

14So take your pay and go. I want to give the man that was hired last the same pay that I gave you.

14 Take yours and go. But I desire to give to this last as also to you.

20:15 Is it not lawfull for mee to doe what I wil with mine owne? Is thine eye euill, because I am good?

15I can do what I want with my own money. Are you jealous because I am good {to those people}?’

15 Or is it not lawful for me to do what I desire with my things? Or is your eye evil because I am good?

20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many bee called, but fewe chosen.

16“So the people that have the last place now will have the first place in the future. And the people that have the first place now will have the last place in the future.”

16 So the last shall be first, and the first last; for many are called, but few chosen.

20:17 And Iesus going vp to Hierusalem, tooke the twelue disciples apart in the way, and said vnto them,

17Jesus was going to Jerusalem. His twelve followers were with him. While they were walking, Jesus gathered the followers together and spoke to them privately. Jesus said to them,

17 ś And going up to Jerusalem, Jesus took the twelve disciples aside in the way, and said to them,

20:18 Behold, we goe vp to Hierusalem, and the Sonne of man shall be betraied vnto the chiefe Priests, and vnto the Scribes, and they shall condemne him to death,

18“We are going to Jerusalem. The Son of Man* will be given to the leading priests and the teachers of the law. The priests and teachers of the law will say that the Son of Man must die.

18 Behold! We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and scribes. And they will condemn Him to death.

20:19 And shal deliuer him to the Gentiles to mocke, and to scourge, and to crucifie him: and the third day he shall rise againe.

19They will give the Son of Man to the non-Jewish people. Those people will laugh at him and beat him with whips, and then they will kill him on a cross. But on the third day after his death, he will be raised to life again.”

19 And they will deliver Him up to the nations to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify. And the third day He will rise again.

20:20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children, with her sonnes, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.

20Then Zebedee’s wife came to Jesus. Her sons were with her. The mother bowed before Jesus and asked him to do something for her.

20 ś Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came near to Him, along with her sons, worshipping, and asking something from Him.

20:21 And he said vnto her, What wilt thou? She saith vnto him, Grant, that these my two sonnes may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left in thy kingdome.

21Jesus said, “What do you want?” She said, “Promise that one of my sons will sit at your right side in your kingdom. And promise that the other son will sit at your left side in your kingdom.”

21 And He said to her, What do you desire? She said to Him, Say that these two sons of mine may sit one on Your right, and one on Your left in Your Kingdom.

20:22 But Iesus answered, and said, Ye know not what ye aske. Are ye able to drinke of the cup that I shall drinke of, and to be baptized with the baptisme that I am baptized with? They say vnto him, We are able.

22So Jesus said to the sons, “You don’t understand what you are asking. Can you accept the kind of suffering that I must have*?” The sons answered, “Yes, we can!”

22 But answering, Jesus said, You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup which I am about to drink, and to be baptized with the baptism with which I am to be baptized? They said to Him, We are able.

20:23 And he saith vnto them, Yee shall drinke indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptisme that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to giue, but it shall be giuen to them for whom it is prepared of my father.

23Jesus said to them, “Truly you will suffer the same things that I will suffer. But I cannot choose the person that will sit at my right side or my left side. My Father has decided who will have those places. He has prepared those places for those people. Those places belong to them.”

23 And He said to them, Indeed you shall drink My cup, and you shall be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized; but to sit off My right and off My left hand is not Mine to give, but to those for whom it was prepared by My Father.

20:24 And when the ten heard it, they were moued with indignation against the two brethren.

24The other ten followers heard this. They became angry with the two brothers.

24 And hearing, the ten were indignant about the two brothers.

20:25 But Iesus called them vnto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion ouer them, and they that are great, exercise authoritie vpon them.

25Jesus called all the followers together. Jesus said, “You know that the rulers of the non-Jewish people love to show their power over the people. And their important leaders love to use all their authority over the people.

25 But having called them, Jesus said, You know that the rulers of the nations exercise lordship over them, and the great ones exercise authority over them.

20:26 But it shall not be so among you: But whosoeuer will bee great among you, let him be your minister.

26But it should not be that way with you. If one of you wants to become great, then he must serve you like a servant.

26 But it will not be so among you. But whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant.

20:27 And whosoeuer will be chiefe among you, let him be your seruant.

27If one of you wants to become first, then he must serve you like a slave.

27 And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your servant;

20:28 Euen as the Sonne of man came not to be ministred vnto, but minister, and to giue his life a ransome for many.

28It is the same with the Son of Man.* The Son of Man did not come for other people to serve him. The Son of Man came to serve other people. The Son of Man came to give his life to save many people.”

28 Even as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.

20:29 And as they departed from Hiericho, a great multitude followed him.

29When Jesus and his followers were leaving Jericho, many, many people followed Jesus.

29 ś And as they were going out from Jericho, a great crowd followed Him.

20:30 And behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Iesus passed by, cried out, saying, Haue mercie on vs, O Lord, thou sonne of Dauid.

30There were two blind men sitting by the road. The blind men heard that Jesus was coming by. So the blind men shouted, “Lord, Son of David,* please help us!”

30 And behold! Two blind ones sitting beside the way, hearing that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, saying, Have pity on us, Lord, Son of David!

20:31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should holde their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Haue mercie on vs, O Lord, thou sonne of Dauid.

31All the people criticized the blind men. They told the blind men not to speak. But the blind men shouted more and more, “Lord, Son of David,* please help us!”

31 But the crowd rebuked them, that they be quiet. But they cried out the more, saying, Have pity on us, Lord, Son of David!

20:32 And Iesus stood still, and called them, and saide, What will yee that I shall doe vnto you?

32Jesus stopped and said to the blind men, “What do you want me to do for you?”

32 And stopping, Jesus called them, and said, What do you desire that I do to you?

20:33 They say vnto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.

33The blind men answered, “Lord, we want to be able to see.”

33 They said to Him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.

20:34 So Iesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediatly their eyes receiued sight, and they followed him.

34Jesus felt sorry for the blind men. Jesus touched their eyes and they were able to see. Then the men followed Jesus.

34 And being moved with pity, Jesus touched their eyes. And instantly their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.

EVD original vocabulary footnotes

accept … must have Literally, “drink the cup that I must drink.”

Jesus used the idea of drinking from a cup to mean accepting the terrible things that would happen to him.

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(1611 KJV) Matthew 21

(2006 EVD) Matthew 21

(1976-2000 LITV) Matthew 21

21:1 And when they drewe nigh vnto Hierusalem, and were come to Bethphage, vnto the mount of Oliues, then sent Iesus two Disciples,

1Jesus and his followers were coming closer to Jerusalem. But first they stopped at Bethphage at the hill called the Mount of Olives.* There Jesus sent two of his followers into the town.

1 ś And when they drew near to Jerusalem and came into Bethphage, toward the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

21:2 Saying vnto them, Goe into the village ouer against you, and straightway yee shall find an Asse tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them vnto me.

2Jesus said to the followers, “Go to the town you can see there. When you enter it, you will find a donkey tied there. With the donkey you will find a young donkey. Untie the two donkeys and bring them to me.

2 saying to them, Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find an ass tied, and a colt with her. Loosening, lead them to Me.

21:3 And if any man say ought vnto you, yee shall say, The Lord hath need of them, and straightway hee will send them.

3If any person asks you why you are taking the donkeys, tell that person, ‘The Master needs these donkeys. He will send them back soon.’”

3 And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, The Lord has need of them. And he will send them at once.

21:4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophet, saying,

4This happened to make clear the full meaning of what the prophet* said:

4 But all this happened that might be fulfilled that spoken by the prophet, saying:

21:5 Tell yee the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy king commeth vnto thee, meeke, and sitting vpon an Asse, and a colt, the foale of an Asse.

5 “Tell the city of Zion, ‘Now your king is coming to you. He is humble and he is riding on a donkey. He is riding on a young donkey, born from a work animal.’”

5 "Tell the daughter of Zion, Behold, your King comes to you, meek and mounted on an ass, even a colt, the son of an ass." Isa. 62:11; Zech. 9:9

21:6 And the Disciples went, and did as Iesus commanded them,

6The followers went and did what Jesus told them to do.

6 And the disciples, having gone and having done as Jesus ordered them,

21:7 And brought the Asse, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.

7The followers brought the mother donkey and the young donkey to Jesus. They put their coats on the donkeys, and Jesus sat on the coats.

7 they led the ass and the colt. And they put on them their garments, and set Him on them.

21:8 And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way, others cut downe branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.

8{Jesus rode along the road to Jerusalem.} Many people spread their coats on the road for Jesus. Other people cut branches from the trees and spread the branches on the road.

8 And the very great crowd strewed their garments in the road. And others were cutting branches from the trees and were spreading them in the way.

21:9 And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the sonne of Dauid: Blessed is he that commeth in the Name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.

9Some of the people were walking ahead of Jesus. Other people were walking behind Jesus. The people shouted, “Praise* to the Son of David*! ‘Welcome! God bless the One that comes in the name of the Lord!’Praise* to God in heaven!”

9 And the crowd, the ones going before and the ones following, were crying out, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David! "Blessed is He coming in the name of the Lord"! Hosanna in the highest! Psa. 118:26

21:10 And when hee was come into Hierusalem, all the citie was mooued, saying, Who is this?

10Then Jesus went into Jerusalem. All the people in the city were confused. They asked, “Who is this man?”

10 And as He entered into Jerusalem, all the city was shaken, saying, Who is this?

21:11 And the multitude said, This is Iesus the Prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.

11The many people following Jesus answered, “This man is Jesus. He is the prophet* from the town of Nazareth in Galilee.”

11 And the crowds said, This is Jesus, the Prophet, the One from Nazareth of Galilee.

21:12 And Iesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the Temple, and ouerthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that solde doues,

12Jesus went into the temple* area. He threw out all the people that were selling and buying things there. Jesus turned over the tables that belonged to the men that were exchanging different kinds of money. And Jesus turned over the benches of those men that were selling doves.

12 ś And Jesus entered into the temple of God and threw out all those selling and buying in the temple. And He overthrew the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling the doves.

21:13 And said vnto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer, but yee haue made it a denne of theeues.

13Jesus said to all the people there, “It is written {in the Scriptures*}, ‘My house will be called a house for prayer.’* But you are changing God’s house into a ‘hiding place for thieves.’*”

13 And He said to them, It has been written, "My house shall be called a house of prayer," but you have "made it a den of plunderers." Isa. 56:7; Jer. 7:11

21:14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the Temple, & he healed them.

14Some blind people and some crippled people came to Jesus in the temple* area. Jesus healed these people.

14 And blind and lame ones came to Him in the temple, and He healed them.

21:15 And when the chiefe Priests and Scribes saw the wonderfull things that he did, & the children crying in the temple, & saying, Hosanna to the sonne of Dauid, they were sore displeased,